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St. Columba gets all decked out for Christmas
St. Columba Cathedral, the mother church in the Diocese of Youngstown, is bedecked for Christmas and awaits the birth of baby Jesus.
EGCC appoints Calif. firm to plan future
A California-based company will help Eastern Gateway Community College map out its future.
Canfield OKs pacts for city employees, police
Canfield city officials have unanimously approved city employee and police department contracts for 2015.
Angela Capp | Daniel Smaltz
INDEPENDENCE, OHIO Father Neil O’Connor officiated at the 1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 exchange of vows
Myriah Moorhead | Evan Kegel
YOUNGSTOWN Myriah Moorhead and Evan Kegel were married Nov. 1 at St. Dominic Church. The Rev.
Bobbie Dunn, Jerry Bensinger are engaged
Bobbie Ann Dunn of Girard and Jerry Bensinger of Hubbard are announcing their engagement in memory
Leonards’ 65th honored with family gathering
COLUMBIANA Donald E. and Jacqueline G. Leonard of Columbiana recently were honored for their 65th
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Warren Civic League crowns debutante
Nautica Monique Hill was crowned outstanding debutante by Warren Civic League on Nov. 22.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will host a Gathering Place at 11 a.m. Jan. 12.
Poland Rotary will host Night at Races
Poland Rotary will host Night at Races POLAND Poland Rotary will host its annual Night at the
A SWEET TREAT
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Candy Crush may be an obsession with some of the older
Ohio audit for Niles once again tells city its financial house is in disarray
The Ohio Auditors Office has once again told Niles that its financial house is in disarray.
Study says Ohio casinos, racinos supported close to 14K jobs, economic impact of $2.2B in 2013
Three of four casinos, one of seven racinos were open for all of 2013
Buckeyes go cold in loss to UNC
Ohio State shot 35 percent from the field in an 82-74 loss to the Tar Heels.
Officers help kids shop, spread holiday cheer
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Antonio Riley of Youngstown isn’t sure how his favorite
Poland man to receive his grandfather's WWI Canadian Army medals
John Stapleton lived most of his life in Youngstown
newsmakers
newsmakers Bill Cosby’s silence may be best defense LOS ANGELES Bill Cosby has the right to
Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service Q. I’ve been trying for two months with little to no success to get your
At YSU, joy is tempered with reality
Opinion: While supporters of Youngstown State University football have visions of sugar plums dancing in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 p.m.: A song-and-dance spectacle
Buy a toy and save the whales?
“A portion of proceeds” of adorable wild-pony Christmas ornaments by Roost go to Return to Freedom,
Drilling permits
Drilling permits COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 15 horizontal drilling
NOW WHAT?
NOW WHAT? Criminals stole personal information from millions of Americans in data breaches this
Television Q&A
Television Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Will the “Christmas at Downton Abbey Special” being shown
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
Aviation Master Instructors LLC announced a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of
House fails to give tax break to Delphi’s salaried retirees
Editorial: What Congress was willing to piggyback onto the omnibus budget bill it passed last week says volumes
Coffee table books
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK 111Usually image-driven, often encyclopedic,
columbiana 56 Mooney38
columbiana 56 Mooney38 Next: Springfield at Columbiana, Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m. Next: Cardinal
Mill Creek park board fails the transparency test again
Editorial: After the debacle of the massive Canada geese kill just months ago, you would think that the Mill
Identity theft victims face lots of hassle
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO As soon as Mark Kim found out his personal information was
Worried about gaining weight this holiday season? Go vegan
Opinion: By Heather Moore People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ’Tis the season when people really
Protests underway in Ohio police shooting
Associated Press CLEVELAND Protesters launched a weekend of demonstrations and rallies Saturday
Puppies and kittens aren’t things to be given as Christmas presents
Opinion: Puppies and kittens aren’t things to be given as Christmas presents This is the time of year when
Gifts for gardeners
Gifts for gardeners Fresh flower fever A nine-hole Mason jar lid (above) is made especially to
Area bowling scores
Amron Lanes SRI Investment Seniors — Tony Mancini 279-748, Marshall McCree 259-682, Bob Gresh
Northwest Ohio farmers voice concern over flood-control plan
Associated Press FINDLAY, Ohio The head of an agency overseeing a plan to reduce flooding along
Today is Sunday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2014. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter arrives
Today is Sunday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2014. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter arrives
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christian and Meghan Roessler, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 19.
Police respond to protest at Walmart
Associated Press BEAVERCREEK, OHIO Police in Southwest Ohio have responded to a protest at a
NEWTON FALLS police Chief: Fill-A-Cruiser was a huge success
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Saturday’s Fill-A-Cruiser event was met with overwhelming support from
AP sources: NYC cops’ killer angry over chokehold death of Garner
Associated Press NEW YORK A gunman who announced online that he was planning to shoot two “pigs”
Local NAACP unit offers scholarships
Local NAACP unit offers scholarships YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Unit of the National Association
Ohio veterans are running out of time to claim bonuses
Associated Press COLUMBUS Veterans who served in Iraq during the war are running out of time to
Building real connections through fantasy sports
I missed my calling as a National Football League coach. Evidence for this comes from my uncanny
Aging white lion euthanized at zoo due to health issues
Associated Press CINCINNATI An aging white lion given to the Cincinnati Zoo by performers
Crowds converge on Mall of America to protest incidents of police brutality
Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Minn. A mass of demonstrators chanting, “Black lives matter,”
Ohio gets $75M grant for health-care payment model
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is getting a four-year federal grant for $75 million to test new
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Freddie Hart is 88. Talk-show host Phil Donahue is 79. Actress Jane Fonda
Bird benefits
Chicago Tribune (TNS) Now is the time, before winter gets too serious, to do something for the
Cleveland named top destination
Cleveland named top destination CLEVELAND The city of Cleveland is getting some attention from
Black Lives Matter march set for Monday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Community Mobilization Coalition is sponsoring a Black Lives Matter
Sheet and Tube gathering rolls on
Interested in Attending next year? Who: YS&T management employees What: Annual Christmas
Ohio speaker exits after almost 4 decades in House
Associated Press COLUMBUS After nearly four decades as a state lawmaker, House Speaker William
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Beaver Township trustees, 7 a.m., administration building, 11999 South Ave., North
4 Afghans return home from Gitmo
4 Afghans return home from Gitmo WASHINGTON The Pentagon said Saturday that four Afghans from
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Lawyers recognized Two lawyers at Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd., each
HIGH SCHOOLs | Saturday’s other games
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 70, North Canton Hoover 55 CANTON Mark Hughes led the Irish (3-1 with
N. Korea proposes joint probe into Sony hacking
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea proposed a joint investigation with the U.S.
It’s not time for closer ties with Cuba, protesters say
Associated Press MIAMI Cuban opposition leaders from the island joined Cuban American
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Michelle Fabian et al v. James Marchbanks, personal
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Merry moneymakers
Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES While children waited in line to snap photos with Santa
Ohio considers electrified fences for state prisons
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s prisons chief says electrified fences are among the many
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