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Simulcast spat keeps top tracks off local gaming board
Nick Melfi, 84, eft, and Pat Tondo, 83, both of Girard, sit at a table at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course while simulcast ...
Stories published December 27, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Judge Rusu plans changes for Mill Creek board
The makeup of the Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners soon will change, The Vindicator has learned from the board’s appointing authority.
Collectively, 3 public services spend $1M to urge you to use them
Three local institutions serving Mahoning County that rely heavily on countywide taxes collectively budget hundreds of thousands of dollars per year for planned communications that promote public support and use of their facilities.
Today's Kwanzaa celebration focused on self-determination
What do you get when you combine completing tasks consistently with obtaining a good education, being responsible for one’s family and community, acting with kindness and consideration and going above and beyond one’s own beliefs?
Youngstown cops confiscate nearly $1,700 in suspected counterfeit bills
Police found a revolver, a small amount of marijuana and over $1,700 in suspected counterfeit money while arresting a man during a traffic stop on the South Side Friday night.
Emancipation Proclamation anniversary service Thursday
The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Youngstown & Vicinity and the Baptist Pastors’ Council will commemorate the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with a community service and celebration at 10 a.m. Thursday, New Year’s Day, at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St.
Prosecutor again opposing parole of man who killed pregnant wife in McKinley Heights
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins again is opposing parole for Paul W. Smith, 48, who shot his 21-year-old pregnant wife, Gina, to death July 29, 1987, in the McDonald’s restaurant in McKinley Heights where she worked.
Cancer forcing closure of Coitsville's popular Cozy eatery
Susan Fette recalled the rather unconventional reaction of her mother, Barbara Svetlak, to a customer who one day complained about her eggs having been overdone.
N. Korea remarks turn crass against Obama in wake of 'net failure
North Korea blamed its recent Internet outage on the United States on Saturday and hurled racially charged insults at President Barack Obama over the hacking row involving the movie "The Interview."
Amid grief, cops stage protest against deBlasio at Ramos funeral
Thousands of police officers from across the nation packed a church and spilled onto streets Saturday to honor Officer Rafael Ramos as a devoted family man, aspiring chaplain and hero, though an air of unrest surrounding his ambush shooting was not completely pushed aside.
New Pitt coach Narduzzi credits father for success
The Ursuline High graduate played one season for his father, Bill Narduzzi, at YSU.
GM Lordstown plant manager ecstatic for title
EDITOR’S NOTE — As 2014 winds down, The Vindicator is taking a daily look back at the people and
Connelly: This year’s YSU-Pitt game has plenty at stake
The Sept. 5 game will feature Mooney grad Bo Pelini against Ursuline grad Pat Narduzzi.
Valley pilot reaches rare height as flight instructor
Andrew Marinelli receives master certified flight instructor accreditation for fifth time
Cleveland’s title drought reaches 50 years
The city hasn’t celebrated a pro championship since the Browns beat the Colts on Dec. 27, 1964.
Campbell schools expect high retirements from law change
Campbell schools announced it will be losing almost a dozen teachers due to retirements by the end of this year. The superintendent said this is a trend for all school districts in Ohio.
Renowned athlete now in business of giving out awards in Boardman
Karen Miller, retired professional bodybuilder, bought Boardman award store earlier this year
Heyward embraces leadership role with Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward spent his childhood in NFL locker rooms watching father Craig, a fullback for five teams from 1988-98, handle victory and defeat with equal grace.
Poland trustees disagree on administrator reappointment
Township trustees disagreed at a meeting Friday over the decision to reappoint James Scharville to the township administrator position for 2015.
Midlothian free clinic relocating to downtown church
The clinic had been housed in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, which is closing.
Forgetting The Alamo
By MICHAEL GRACZYK Associated Press BRACKETTVILLE, Texas 11“It’s not just something that
Two Boardman lawyers may face discipline
Disciplinary cases are pending against Attys. Heidi A. Hanni and Bruce Martin Broyles.
Man earns magistrate rebuke for 'smoking crack' remark
An Aurora Drive man earned a threat of a contempt-of-court charge Friday after he said officers who had arrested him Christmas Eve in an incident of trespassing at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital had to be “smoking crack.”
Shootings Wednesday and Friday morning in Warren
Two men suffered gunshot wounds in separate incidents Wednesday and Friday morning, both going to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Facebook helps police identify robbery suspect
Police continue to find ways to use social media to help them solve crimes.
Prosecutor: Man threatened YSU employee same day he got out of jail
Employee is very frightened, prosecutor says
YBI site defaced Christmas night
Youngstown Business Incubator website up and running after defacing on Christmas
Simulcast spat keeps top tracks off local gaming board
Nick Melfi, 84, eft, and Pat Tondo, 83, both of Girard, sit at a table at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course while simulcast horse betting Friday.
McDonald boosters to meet Wednesday
McDonald boosters to meet Wednesday McDONALD The McDonald basketball boosters will meet at 7
Friday’s prep results
Western Reserve 70, Heartland Christian 41 COLUMBIANA Joe Falasca scored 22 points to lead
Turnovers doom Illinois in Heart of Dallas bowl
The Illini outgained Louisiana Tech 451-247 but lost 35-18.
Rutgers tops UNC in Quick Lane bowl
The Scarlet Knights capped their first season in the Big Ten with a big win.
Browns to start rookie Shaw at QB
He will be the 22nd quarterback to start for Cleveland since it returned in 1999.
PlayStation, Xbox sites experience disruptions
Associated Press TOKYO Sony’s online PlayStation store and Microsoft’s Xbox site suffered
Icon of Nativity is rich in symbolism
The symbolism of the Orthodox Icon of Nativity features nines key elements. The cave. Many of us
Correction
Editorial: Phyllis Wilson, a former clerk in the city of Niles Treasurer’s Office, was charged with stealing
Law targets corrupt officials
Opinion: COLUMBUS Lawmakers moved plenty of hot- button bills during their lame duck session this month —
Send newsletter to the Religion desk
Send newsletter to the Religion desk All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited
America’s real symbol is a snack
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Los Angeles Times Symbols matter, which is why it’s important to acknowledge that
METRO DIGEST || New Year’s Polar Bear Bike Ride
Polar Bear Bike Ride in Hermitage HERMITAGE, PA. The Shenango Valley YMCA, 925 N. Hermitage
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Larissa Brune and Robert Charles Phillips, Girard, boy,
The top five grossing movies in North America for 2014, with revenues, as of Dec. 14, are:
The top five grossing movies in North America for 2014, with revenues, as of Dec. 14, are: v
new year’s eve and new year’s day services at area churches
Here are services at area churches for Wednesday, New Year’s Eve, and Thursday, New Year’s Day, that
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Birthdays
Birthdays Guitarist Scotty Moore (Elvis Presley’s band) is 83. Actor John Amos (“Men in Trees,”
Bethlehem Lutheran Church to conduct last service Sunday
The church, founded in 1812, doesn't have the membership and funds to continue
Use core principles of Kwanzaa to narrow racial divide in US
Editorial: As Americans enter the final days of a particularly divisive and troubling year for race relations,
Gas price drops below $2 in Mo.
Gas price drops below $2 in Mo. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Missouri became the first state Friday to have
Poll says Americans optimistic about 2015
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans are closing out 2014 on an optimistic note, according to a
NE Ohio economy picking up, hiring consultants says
Company sees an uptick in hiring in the NE Ohio region within the next year
Supreme Court delays judge’s jail sentence
Associated Press COLUMBUS A suspended juvenile court judge does not have to report to jail
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Saved by the Bell’ actor charged in stabbing Dustin Diamond, who played Screech on
‘Interview’ earns $1M from 131 locations
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “The Interview” was never supposed to be a paradigm-shifting film.
US economy gained momentum in 2014
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy flexed its old muscles in 2014. More than five
Bodies of woman, 3 grandsons found in burned home
Associated Press CINCINNATI Three boys who spent the night with their grandmother so she
Here’s to a happier 2015
Opinion: Newsday: It’s little surprise the holiday season comes at the end of the year. That’s when we need
Texas probes claim that Mexican cartel kidnapped agent
Texas probes claim that Mexican cartel kidnapped agent A threat called into a Texas town claiming
Chiefs’ playoff hopes take hit without QB Alex Smith
Kansas City quarterback out with lacerated spleen
Fire at Boardman car dealership was an arson, police say
Fire at Boardman car dealership was an arson, police say
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Game changers
Holiday deliveries improve
Associated Press NEW YORK Christmas came on time this year for most people. After FedEx and
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