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Niles police chief unhappy about condition of cruisers
Niles police chief unhappy about condition of cruisers
Car stuck 2 times before ramming Youngstown police cruiser
Car stuck 2 times before ramming Youngstown police cruiser
Teen mom organizes fundraiser for group that helped her
Teen mom organizes fundraiser for group that helped her
Camera shows 2nd hatched penguin at National Aviary
Camera shows 2nd hatched penguin at National Aviary
NLRB alleges that McDonald's Corp. violates workers rights
NLRB alleges that McDonald's Corp. violates workers rights
Ohio Muslim woman sues over jail church attendance
Ohio Muslim woman sues over jail church attendance
OSHP troopers seize 234 pounds of weed in Summit County
OSHP troopers seized 234 pounds of weed in Summit County
T-Mobile paying at least $90M for unwanted services
T-Mobile paying at least $90M for unwanted services
Beulah Baptist Church has food distribution Saturday
Beulah Baptist Church has food distribution Saturday
Beer-tasting event coming to W.D. Packard Music Hall in April
Beer-tasting event coming to W.D. Packard Music Hall in April
Boil advisory lifted in Hubbard, Brookfield townships
Boil advisory lifted in Hubbard, Brookfield townships
Trustee: Kasich will veto the racino payments bill
Trustee: Kasich will veto the racino payments bill
CLUB CALENDAR
LODGES Girard Golden Eagles Lodge 643 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Amen Corner in Girard.
West Side Cats will feature open house
West Side Cats will feature open house YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., will host
Volunteers collaborate on coat drive
Lawrence, Mercer and Mahoning counties collaborated on coat drive Dec. 5 hosted by Club Amazing.
For Matisis, father knows best
The South Range coach won a matchup with his sons, who coach at Mineral Ridge.
OSU QB Jones: ‘Team knew I was capable’
The former third-stringer has been thrust into the spotlight due to injuries to Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett.
Tourism board launches website
Staff report Youngstown The Mahoning County Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched its
Jason Michael Carroll is Ready to Raise the Roof
Four years removed from his last studio effort, Jason Michael Carroll is finally readying the release of his new effort
Ohio law enforcement advisory group meets
A member of the Trumbull County Adult Probation Department is on the advisory group
Canfield council officially adds amendments to city charter
New council president to be decided beginning of 2015
Federal and Salem law enforcement are investigating a phone threat against U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson
A Canfield man was convicted two years ago of threatening the congressman
Austintown schools recognize two programs
Board approves long-term substitutes as district teachers get younger
Comeau’s OT goal lifts Penguins
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 29 shots for Pittsburgh in the 1-0 victory.
Browns, Thomas likely to miss playoffs again
Thanks to a three-game losing streak, Cleveland’s postseason hopes are hanging by a thread.
Strollo: Pelini remarks ‘inappropriate, unfortunate’
The Youngstown State athletic director said he’s confident the new coach will conduct himself better in the future.
Funding projects
Funding projects Youngstown America Makes announced the recipients of three Air Force Research
Poland Community Briefs
Christmas Eve worship Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran, located at 2985 Center Road in Poland,
Mount Union, Whitewater set for round 9
The two Division III powers will meet again in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.
Shine light on medical costs
Opinion: By Brandon C. MAUGHAN The Philadelphia Inquirer U.S. health-care spending has never grown as
State Democrats lack unity
Opinion: While Ohio Democrats came together to unanimously elect David Pepper as its next chairman, the party
Digital dilemma
Associated Press WASHINGTON The detective work blaming North Korea for the Sony hacker break-in
Sony’s hacking puts companies on alert
Associated Press ATLANTA Companies across the globe are on high alert to tighten up network
Ford expands air-bag recall
Associated Press DETROIT Ford Motor Co. has agreed to government demands to expand a driver’s
Glaring pork barrel politics
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords As the weather turns colder in this month of Christmas, Hanukkah,
A half-baked mandate
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: If you are a low-income woman planning to pay for all or part of your
Brazilians have no credibility when it comes to Hoerig case
Editorial: It has been seven-plus years that the accused killer of U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Karl Hoerig of
Birthdays
Birthdays Country singer Little Jimmy Dickens is 94. Actress Cicely Tyson is 90. Singer Maurice
‘Team America’ screenings pulled from theaters
Associated Press NEW YORK Programmed as a playful substitute to “The Interview,” Trey Parker and
You can count on politicians to say the darndest things
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Pols say the darndest things! We have
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 7:30 p.m.: If this holiday musical revue
A waste-management company is relocating its headquarters to downtown Youngstown
It signed a five-year lease with the city
What does compromise look like?
Opinion: The trillion-dollar spending bill that the House of Representatives passed last week had something
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‘Annie’ is a hard knock, no fun adaptation
REVIEW ‘Annie’ Grade: D Cast: Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhan Wallis, Cameron Diaz Running time:
Kasich: Clamp down on charter schools
The governor says he wants tough new rules for charter schools
First Warren Adopt-a-Home project sells for $25,000
It took three months, but the work and investment by Warren businessman Bill Casey and his wife, Jan, in a home on Vine Street NE has paid off with the home being purchased.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Village of Craig Beach Health and Welfare Committee, 9 a.m., Village Municipal
Today is Friday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2014. There are 12 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2014. There are 12 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Panel lauds warm up in U.S.-Cuba relations
Normalized trade and tourism between the U.S. and Cuba are desirable, Commissioner Anthony Traficanti says.
METRO DIGEST || Students help out with Winter Celebration
Winter Celebration YOUNGSTOWN Juniors and seniors in the Interactive Multimedia class at
Change in US policy met with hope, fear
Associated Press HAVANA The restoration of diplomatic ties between Cuba and the United States
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Gatta Group receives more than $1.3M to renovate downtown Youngstown building
State tax credit awarded to property development company to renovate downtown building
Congress has little chance of stopping initiative on Cuba
Associated Press WASHINGTON A lack of unanimity in both political parties toward President
Tsarnaev makes appearance in court
Associated Press BOSTON Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev returned to court
Agents raid 6 suspected illegal casinos
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio’s attorney general says state agents raided six businesses
Top militants killed; more US troops going to Iraq
Top militants killed; more US troops going to Iraq WASHINGTON Two senior Islamic State group
Community forum on race is Monday
The forum will be at Union Baptist Church on Youngstown's North Side
Restored Idora carousel is popular NYC attraction
The horses on Jane’s Carousel, the former Idora Park carousel, were restored this year
Mill Creek Park board apologizes after criticism of hiring process
Mill Creek Park board apologizes after criticism of hiring process
Obama leaving his mark in second term
Associated Press WASHINGTON With a recent streak of activism, President Barack Obama is shaking
Bo’s best bet: Keep cashing NU’s checks
Pelini should also follow the lead of YSU’s president Jim Tressel, who made the city proud on and off the field.
Food/clothing
Food/clothing New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
Third-place Phantoms: Too early to talk playoffs
But Youngstown’s coaches and players are encouraged by the improvement in this year’s team.
Hundreds attend funeral for 3 kids killed in fire
Associated Press CINCINNATI About 300 people attended funeral services for three children who
Judge to resign as OSU trustee in deal to resolve ethics investigation
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal judge is resigning his seat as an Ohio State University
More high school Girls basketball results
Boardman 74, East 31 YOUNGSTOWN Krista Johnson had 24 points, seven rebounds and one steal to
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boys varsity topples Liberty Despite an ugly shooting performance (23-64 from the field and 7-19
Boardman library hosts monthly puzzle swap
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted its monthly puzzle swap on
Police investigate assault on girl, 11
Police investigate assault on girl, 11 WARREN Police investigated a complaint from the mother of
Youngstown Christmas Lights adds animated window display
Chuck Dressel and Jenn Rogers completed their goal of adding an animated window display to their lights and music show.
“LIGHTS OVER LINCOLN” 644 Lincoln Ave., Struthers 107.7 FM
“LIGHTS OVER LINCOLN” 644 Lincoln Ave., Struthers 107.7 FM “YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS” 427 N.
Ohio Supreme Court upholds traffic-camera enforcement
Associated Press CINCINNATI A divided Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday again upheld use of
Hoppel wrestling tourney this Saturday
Hoppel wrestling tourney this Saturday The Hoppel Tournament will be held on Saturday, December 20
Moschella faces new challenge at Columbiana
The former Boardman girls coach is leading the Clippers’ boys and girls teams.
Ciara Ciccolelli v Craig Candle
YOUNGSTOWN Ciara Ciccolelli and Craig Candle, both of Poland, exchanged wedding vows in a 1:30
Lindsey Shirilla v William Donohue
BOARDMAN Lindsey Shirilla, formerly of Boardman, and William Donohue exchanged vows Oct. 4 at St.
Canfield Sports Briefs
CHS seeking new head coach Canfield High School is currently searching for a head track coach.
JJ Brothers bring their show to North Elementary
After the success of their children’s books “The Adventures of Caterpillar Jones” and “Caterpillar Jones and the Adventures of Nut E. Squirrel” in 2000 and 2002, respectively, brothers Jon and Jim Hixson began doing school assemblies eight years ago to bring their message of literacy to students.
Austintown Elementary School honors students
Austintown Elementary School honored its students who achieved certain goals thus far in the school year with a series of assemblies from Nov. 19-21.
Boardman Park hosts Mom-Son Date Knight
Boardman Park gave area boys a chance to play superhero with its third annual Mom and Son Date Knight on Nov. 14-15.
Boardman Park hosts date knight
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Boardman Park gave area boys a chance to play superhero
The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods awarded
The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods is very pleased to announce it has been selected for two
Operation Evergreen a success for Pioneer Trails Tree Farm
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Nov. 10, the annual cutting of Christmas trees to be
Boardman teachers receive grant money to help improve classrooms
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Four Boardman Schools teachers applied for and received
Austintown library hosts Literary Eats Book Club
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Once a month since spring, the Austintown library has
Canfield Lions and church members build ramp
The Canfield Lions along with several members of the Canfield United Methodist Church recently
New online payment website comes to Austintown
The Austintown Local School District has announced that parents will have access to the newly
Boardman library hosts event to help research military records
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Tim Seman, genealogical and local history librarian at
Darla Mellinger v John Banner
SALEM In a noon ceremony Oct. 2, Darla J. Mellinger and John C. Banner, both of Salem, exchanged
Christie Baker v Jeffrey Mitch
POLAND Christie Baker of Poland and Jeffrey Mitch of Butler, Pa., were united in marriage June 21
Austintown Community Briefs
Arms Family Museum to have holiday display Memories of Christmas Past, the annual holiday
CHS swimmers start season in top spots
The Canfield High School swimming team recently began its season with a meet at Youngstown State
Fellows Riverside Gardens hosts twice-weekly yoga classes
Students enjoy yoga at Fellows By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For approximately 10
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