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Stories published December 24, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Downtown land could be entertainment venue, student housing
On Christmas Eve, the city received a donation of 10.4 acres of former industrial land along the Mahoning River, which city officials hope will give the long-term gift of new economic development.
After 18 months, Jewell Dunklin is home for the holidays
It’s been said that you reap what you sow, and it would be easy to apply that saying to Jewell Dunklin.
Poland Township's newest cop already earning his keep
About a month into the job, township police say they couldn’t be happier with the performance of the newest addition to the force.
Recycle your Christmas tree
Live Christmas trees with decorations removed may be taken to various Mahoning County collection points for recycling.
UPDATE: Bush to remain hospitalized
Former President George H.W. Bush will remain overnight Wednesday in a Houston hospital where he was taken after experiencing shortness of breath, a family spokesman said.
Cuba’s relations with Catholic Church hit a high point
Cuba’s relations with Catholic Church hit a high point
Police: Drunken wife drives car through estranged husband’s front door
Police: Drunken wife drives car through estranged husband’s front door
UPDATE | Man with gun at Shops at Boardman Park faces charges
Man with gun at Shops at Boardman Park faces charges
Construction closing Pittsburgh Zoo for 6 weeks
Construction closing closing Pittsburgh Zoo for 6 weeks
Diamonds among donations in Salvation Army kettles
Diamonds among donations in Salvation Army kettles
Home Savings foundation donates $1,500 to Millcreek Children's Center
Home Savings foundation donates $1,500 to Millcreek Children's Center
Applications for US jobless aid fall to 7-week low
Applications for US jobless aid fall to 7-week low
Merry Christmas: Youngstown receives gift of more than 10 acres along Mahoning River
Youngstown receives gift of land along Mahoning River
Pizza competition set for Jan. 17
A pizza competition is set for Eastwood Expo Center in Niles.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will not serve fish
Wildcats’ Phifer too much for Devils
Ray Phifer scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half.
Youngstown cops lose more than $20K in DUI fix, Kelty demoted
Four officers reprimanded for their actions in a DUI case involving a brother of Youngstown police officer will lose about $23,000 in pay altogether.
Valley unemployment below 5 percent
The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate took what one economist calls an “almost unprecedented” decline in the month of November when it went from 7.8 percent last November to 4.9 percent in November 2014.
European vacation: Griswold home for holidays after playing soccer in Croatia
Canfield native and Cardinal Mooney graduate Katie Griswold has helped her team to a 6-3-1 mark during first half play in the Croatian Women’s First League.
Mahoning sheriff will oversee 911 dispatching
The county commissioners have placed their 911 emergency dispatching operation under the sheriff’s command, effective Sunday.
Cavaliers win game, but lose Varejao
Kevin Love scored 20 points in his first game against Minnesota, Kyrie Irving added 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the second half.
Motorcycle club donates gifts to less fortunate
The Youngstown Afro Dogs collected about $2,000 this month is using that to bring some holiday cheer.
Inmates indicted in Trumbull jail hostage incident
Two of the three men accused of taking a corrections officer hostage for five hours April 23 at the Trumbull County jail have been indicted on a variety of charges.
More high school results
BOYS BASKETBALL South Range 64, Newton Falls 58 NEWTON FALLS Garrett Anderson had 22 points,
Tip leads to Youngstown cops finding boy
A 5-year-old boy was found after a brief Amber Alert was issued for him Tuesday.
METRO DIGEST || Dog has surgery to remove arrow
Dog has surgery to remove arrow YOUNGSTOWN Rambo the dog is doing fine after surgery on Monday
Prison doctor warned that Howland felon would ‘kill again’
When Shawn Jarrett left prison in 2012 and moved to Howland Township after serving his entire 30-year sentence for a 1982 Farrell, Pa., murder and 1982 Sharon, Pa., assault, Howland Police Chief Paul Monroe warned the public that Jarrett had “violent, homicidal tendencies” and said people should be on alert.
METRO DIGEST || Pedestrian killed in Southington
Pedestrian killed SOUTHINGTON A pedestrian was killed on state Route 305 by a pickup truck
Warren Court prepares to replace computer system
Warren City Council has authorized the city to enter into a $449,000 contract with Pioneer Technology Group of Sanford, Fla.
Don Guthrie, wife weathering his cancer with strength
Don and Debbie Guthrie are “thrilled” to be with their family for Christmas this year. Last year at this time, Don began showing the symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Strong week for CBS scripted shows NEW YORK If you watched a scripted comedy or
RECORD REVIEWS
J. Cole Album: “2014 Forest Hills Drive” (Columbia/Roc Nation/Dreamville) Grade: B This, the
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Cheap shots expensive for police
Opinion: The cold-blooded murder of two New York City policemen as they sat in their car is not only an
Ethics lesson for Congress?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Do you — or does anyone — really need a book of rules and a three-
Skin specialist’s business continues strong
Facial Care by Joyce celebrates nearly four decades in business in the Boardman area
Ohio’s minimum wage to rise to $8.10
Ohio’s minimum wage to rise to $8.10 COLUMBUS Ohio’s minimum wage will increase by 15 cents to
Hat trick powers Lightning past Penguins
Tyler Johnson scored three goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 4-3 win Tuesday night.
Broncos have 9 players selected for Pro Bowl
Broncos have 9 players selected for Pro Bowl NEW YORK The AFC West champion Denver Broncos led
Workers appeal ruling in Ohio school-shooting suit
Associated Press PAINESVILLE, Ohio Five current or former officials from an Ohio school district
Cosby is failing to find much support in black community
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bill Cosby hasn’t been “America’s dad” for years. For some blacks,
Prosecutor: Guns smuggled aboard US airliners for years
Associated Press NEW YORK A brazen scheme in which guns — even an AK-47 rifle — were taken onto
Bell wins tight vote as Steelers’ MVP
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has been dominated by three players all season, but one stood above the rest.
It’s a lean holiday for many laid-off casino workers
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. One got her Christmas dinner handed to her a week in
US economy grows, lifts Dow to 18K
Associated Press WASHINGTON A surge in U.S. economic growth lifted stocks Tuesday to record
Familiarity breeds success for Marshall in Boca Raton Bowl
Quarterback Rakeem Cato and receiver Tommy Shuler have played together since high school, so they were able to communicate without a lot of conversation Tuesday in their final game for Marshall.
Key N. Korean websites suffer short outages
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA Key North Korean websites suffered intermittent outages
Yes, Virginia
Editorial: EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared in The New York
Right-to-work gains traction
Opinion: By James Sherk The Heritage Foundation Many states and local governments are considering right-
Dark Fruit Cake
Dark Fruit Cake by Marilynn Pernotto Baldwin 2eggs 2cups water (if using brandy for fruit,
The top five television shows for 2014, according to Nielsen research, with network and millions of
The top five television shows for 2014, according to Nielsen research, with network and millions of
Now’s the time for Ukraine to put Russia to ‘Donbas’ test
Opinion: By Rajan Menon and Alexander J. MOTYL Los Angeles Times Ukraine is now strong enough to seize
Pope Francis is now invested in future of US-Cuba relations
Editorial: When Pope Francis was thanked by presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro for facilitating the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond J. Calzo, legal age, of 493 Ninth St.,
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Mystery man hands out $100 bills in Massachusetts BARNSTABLE, Mass. A generous
$1,200 gold coin donated to Salvation Army
Salvation Army of Mahoning County receives $1,200 gold coin from anonymous donor at Austintown
Oregon’s Mariota AP’s player of year
Mariota won the AP vote in the same landslide fashion he won the Heisman Trophy.
CHRISTMAS | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Milissa Kolat and Joshua Dominicle, Youngstown, boy, Dec.
Too late: 2 NY cops’ deaths highlight outdated systems
Associated Press NEW YORK After Ismaaiyl Brinsley shot his ex-girlfriend and posted an online
Sony re-gifts ‘The Interview’ in limited Christmas release
Staff/wire report NEW YORK “The Interview” was put back into theaters Tuesday when Sony Pictures
Severe weather hits southern US; 4 die
Severe weather hits southern US; 4 die JACKSON, MISS. Severe weather slamming the southern U.S.
US moves to ease ban on blood donations by gay men
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal health officials are recommending an end to the nation’s
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