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Top 10 business stories of the year
The Vindicator's Top 10 business stories of the year include the Chevrolet Cruze, Cobalt, the Youngstown Business Incubator and America Makes.
Stories published December 30, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kasich predicts national budget disaster without balancing action now
A little more than a year ago, Gov. John Kasich joined the Republican leaders of the Ohio Legislature in a ceremonial letter signing, noting the state’s adoption of a resolution urging President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress to pursue a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Ashtabula coach pleads not guilty to sex charges
An inappropriate text message from former Jefferson High School girls basketball and softball coach Don McCormack to one of the girls he coached made her father angry enough to confront McCormack and tell a sheriff’s deputy, but the text message ultimately was not deemed criminal.
72 theft charges, most out of Poland, for Struthers couple
A Struthers couple have been indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury on 72 counts of felony and misdemeanor theft.
Mahoning deputies to get 2 raises
A conciliator has awarded two 2 percent pay increases to Mahoning County sheriff’s deputies, which were requested in a wage reopener by the deputies’ union, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141.
80-year-old locomotive being restored in Hubbard
A nearly 80-year-old railroad steam locomotive has found a new home at the Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum.
La. man who sparked panic over airgun at Boardman Shops arraigned
A Louisiana man charged with inducing panic after he pointed an air rifle out of his truck at the Shops at Boardman Park on Dec. 24 pleaded not guilty to the charge in court Tuesday.
Christian takes plea to move forward with life
Duniek Christian told a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge Tuesday it was time.
YSU student thriving despite autism, seizure disorder
Jackie Tarr wasn’t 100 percent sure about sending her son to Youngstown State University this fall to study multimedia journalism and volunteer as a coach for the YSU football team.
$11M lottery ticket sold in Boardman
Someone who purchased a Classic Lotto ticket Saturday at a township convenience store has won $11.1 million, the Ohio Lottery Commission says.
What a difference a year makes for Tommy Christmas
At this time last year, nobody outside of his family, friends and customers knew who Tommy Christmas was.
MetroParks director five-year contract worth $92,500 a year
MetroParks director five-year contract worth $92,500 a year
Visitation restricted at Mahoning Valley Mercy Health hospitals
Visitation restricted at Mahoning Valley Mercy Health hospitals
Police looking for 2 who stole SUV, rammed cruiser
Police looking for 2 who stole SUV, rammed cruiser
Small plane crashes feet from Colo. home, pilot killed
Small plane crashes feet from Colo. home, pilot killed
House Speaker Boehner calls Grimm resignation 'honorable'
House Speaker Boehner calls Grimm resignation 'honorable'
First Day Hike at Jennings in Slippery Rock, Pa., is canceled
First Day Hike at Jenninngs in Slippery Rock, Pa., is canceled
Retirement dinner for Judge Joseph Vukovich is Jan. 10
Retirement dinner for Judge Joseph Vukovich is Jan. 10
Ten died on Ohio highways during Christmas holiday
Ten died on Ohio highways during Christmas holiday
Former Jefferson coach, sports editor arraigned on sex charges
Former Jefferson coach, sports editor arraigned on sex charges
Man brandishing gun at Old Navy in Boardman has hearing
Man brandishing gun at Old Navy in Boardman has hearing
Afro Dogs MC donates to Joanie Abdu Breast Care Center
Afro Dogs MC donates to Joanie Abdu Breast Care Center
Hobby Lobby relocates to another Boardman location Jan. 5
Hobby Lobby relocates to another Boardman location Jan. 5
Services planned today for 4 killed in Ohio house fire
Services planned today for 4 killed in Ohio house fire
Ohio town to celebrate 2015 with annual walleye drop
Ohio town to celebrate 2015 with annual walleye drop
UPDATE | Wreckage, bodies reveal AirAsia jet's fate days after it disappeared
Wreckage, bodies reveal AirAsia jet's fate days after it disappeared
AirAsia plane with 159 aboard overshoots Philippine runway
AirAsia plane with 159 aboard overshoots Philippine runway
Firing of worker in NE Ohio school shooting upheld
Firing of worker in NE Ohio school shooting upheld
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 meetings are canceled for January. The next
Bell’s injury could leave Steelers vulnerable
Josh Harris could tell by the silence that it was serious. There was no need to glance at the replay.
Source: Harbaugh signs deal with UM
Former San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh has signed a deal to become the new coach at Michigan, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Monday.
Hotel California still awaits liquor decision as 2014 ends
Trustee Davis says township will live with liquor decision
Officials glum over prison contract nonrenewal
The Northeast Ohio Correctional Center in Youngstown will lose a 1,400-inmate contract with the U.S. Bureau of Prisons May 31.
Manziel apologizes to his teammates
The quarterback apologized to his Browns teammates Monday for a season of distractions and vowed to change.
South Range girls rally to stay perfect
Jordan Youngs’ 3-pointer — her third of the game — with 2:41 remaining gave South Range a 53-52 lead it never gave back.
Some boo mayor at NYPD graduation
Associated Press NEW YORK New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio received some boos and heckles
Area high school basketball roundup
A roundup of Monday’s high school basketball games from around the Mahoning Valley.
2 men open fire on LA police patrol car
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Two men opened fire on a police car patrolling a tough part of Los
Trimmer, defense lead West Branch
Melinda Trimmer’s double-double of 26 points and 10 assists led West Branch to a 66-25 road win at Austintown Fitch on Monday night.
Former police chief gets probation
A former police chief has received a year’s probation and been fined $500 for possessing official insignia.
Bears fire GM Emery, coach Trestman
Bears fire GM Emery, coach Trestman LAKE FOREST, Ill. The Chicago Bears have fired general
Shooting death probed
Shooting death probed NESHANNOCK, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of a
Death toll climbs to 10 in fire on ferry
Associated Press BARI, Italy There were no fire alarms at first, no knocks on the door from the
Innovation will keep young people in Ohio
Ohio needs a mix of new industries along with its old industries
NEW YEAR’S | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Top 10 business stories of the year
The Vindicator's Top 10 business stories of the year include the Chevrolet Cruze, Cobalt, the Youngstown Business Incubator and America Makes.
Md. bishop had prior DUI charge
Md. bishop had prior DUI charge An Episcopal bishop who was the driver in a hit-and-run crash that
NKU’s Norse are next for YSU
YSU (8-6) will play its final non-conference game of the season when it hosts Atlantic Sun-member NKU (6-7) at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Beeghly Center.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township Park board of commissioners, 8:30 a.m., park office,
Cinnamon coffeecake hard on the liver
Q. My husband is a pancreatic-cancer survivor, so he has regular blood work done for his oncologist.
new year’s eve Cities model events after NYC’s
Associated Press PHOENIX Televised images of New York City’s glittery ball drop have become
indonesia Plane-search area expanded
Associated Press SURABAYA, Indonesia More planes will be in the air and more ships on the sea
New and re-elected officials take oath of office at Trumbull courthouse
Monday’s swearing-in ceremony was the first one for new Trumbull County Probate Court Judge James Fredericka
Naturopathic forum
Naturopathic forum BOARDMAN Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D., is offering a free seminar, “How to Achieve
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2014. There is one day left in the year. Associated
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Toilet paper links man to heist attempt UNIONTOWN, Pa. Police say they
Gas prices reach below $2 in Youngstown
Three gas stations were battling for business Monday with their gas at $1.99 a gallon.
governor SPEAKS | A series
governor SPEAKS | A series Wednesday: The U.S. needs to balance its budget, Gov. John Kasich says.
Woman arrested
Woman arrested YOUNGSTOWN A woman whose dog chewed up someone’s trash Sunday morning ended up
BLACK-EYE YEAR FOR DISEASE CONTROL
BLACK-EYE YEAR FOR DISEASE CONTROL By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK Health
health insurance Being without coverage will cost more
Associated Press WASHINGTON Being uninsured in America will cost you more in 2015. It’s the
Schulick appointed, Ragan reappointed to park board
Scott R. Schulick will replace Jay Macejko on the Mill Creek MetroParks board; Ragan will remain.
newsmakers
newsmakers DUI charge in crash LOS ANGELES A Las Vegas man has been charged with crashing into
Schlegel, Walker lead YSU women over Akron
In a battle of two 10-win teams, Youngstown State out-hustled and out-muscled the previously unbeaten Zips, pulling away for a 75-62 victory at Beeghly Center.
2015: A look ahead to pop culture anniversaries
By Andy Edelstein Newsday In 2015, we’ll be marking many significant pop culture anniversaries,
New Year’s Eve service is about ‘Reclaming the Time’
Pastor Lock P. Beachum Jr. will speak at Victory Christian Center in Coitsville
These are the top five television shows discussed on Facebook during 2014.
These are the top five television shows discussed on Facebook during 2014. v “Game of Thrones”
Leave this business unfinished
Opinion: Dover-New Philadelphia Times Recorder: The Ohio House and Senate left some legislation on the table
UCFC re-purchase
UCFC re-purchase YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., holding company of the Home
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 28.10 1.25 Avalon
Christians in Iraq in harm’s way
Opinion: On Christmas Day in 2008, I attended early-morning Mass at the Al Qaleb Al Aqdas (Sacred Heart)
Minding manners
IF YOU WATCH What: “The Manners of Downton Abbey” WherE: PBS When: 10:15 p.m. Sunday By Tish
Michelle Dockery relishes her role as Lady Mary
By Yvonne Villarreal Los Angeles Times Her performance as Lady Mary on “Downton Abbey” has
‘Tower’ of government waste
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Most of the ubiquitous reviews of 2014
Journalistic bias to blame for one of the misses in 2014
Opinion: “Prediction is difficult, especially about the future,” Yogi Berra once said. Wait — let me correct
Governor’s veto of racino bill should provide needed clarity
Editorial: Of all the comments made after Ohio Gov. John Kasich rejected a legislative proposal to provide
Why US will power world economy in 2015
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States is back, and ready to drive global growth in 2015.
Taking on the forces of evil
Opinion: By Lee Edwards The Heritage Foundation You’ve probably heard of Vaclav Havel of Czechoslovakia
Russian ruble drops additional 5 percent
Associated Press MOSCOW The Russian currency extended its losses Monday after a report showed
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