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Stories published November 9, 2014

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Economuses mark 50th with dinner, vacation

BOARDMAN George and Adele Economus of Boardman marked their 50th anniversary with a dinner party

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Stears celebrate 25th anniversary

CANFIELD James and Jennifer Stear of Canfield celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Oct. 28


Military brides to get free gowns


GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 10 a.m. for a repeat of October’s lesson with Pearl Marlos. FRIDAY


SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Great Hall at St. Nicholas Church,


Nouveau Beaujolais to offer new wine

A time-honored French tradition makes its way to Youngstown.

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MASONIC GROUPS

THURSDAY 32nd Club will meet at noon at Christ Church Boardman for a luncheon followed by a


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Angels to host Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe

Angels of Easter Seals will host its annual Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe Dec. 10 at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman.

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Arizona OKs measure to reject federal actions state deems unconstitutional

The measure won in a close vote in Tuesday's election.


Driver in Canton is shot, drives into house, dies

The name of the victim is not yet known.


Leader of Islamic State wounded in airstrike, officials say

The militant reportedly was in a meeting at the time of the airstrike


Mistake-prone Steelers fall to Jets

Mistake-prone Steelers fall to Jets.


OHSAA announces football playoff pairings & sites

OHSAA announces football playoff pairings & sites.


After school levy defeat, South Range contemplates next move

'Everything is on the table,' the superintendent says.


Businesses throughout Valley show respect for veterans with deals

One veteran says he appreciates the gestures.


#Movember and the Social Media Mustache

It’s only been a week and my face is already itchy.


Warren WWII Navy officer gets long-overdue Purple Heart

Wounded on Iwo Jima


Tease photo

On to Week 12: Sloppy Fitch suffocates Wadsworth

Hewett rushed for 208 yards


YSU stumbles in second half

Youngstown State’s 35-21 loss to Illinois State on Saturday looked all too familiar.


Mahoning sales tax won with support in Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown

The tax again fared poorly in the smaller suburbs and rural areas of the county.


Youngstown kids second poorest in nation

Five Ohio cities in top 15 of child poverty list


Crestview rallies to stun Girard

Deficits of 14 points in the first quarter and nine in the second half didn’t faze the Crestview High School football team in Saturday’s Division V playoff opener against Girard.


Ohio, Pa., students compete at YSU in programming event

There were no peanuts, Cracker Jacks or seventh-inning stretches, but students at Youngstown State University spent Saturday going for a scientific grand slam and angling toward a world championship.


Ursuline pulls away from United

By halftime, Ursuline had 231 yards total offense to United’s 30, despite the Golden Eagles using as much of the play clock as possible.


Western Reserve dodges upset against Toronto

Sitting inside the locker room down by two points at halftime of a Division VI, Region 23 first-round matchup with Toronto, Western Reserve — with its back against the wall — made a majority decision.


Youngstown crews rescue dog after 3 days on roof

Dozens gathered outside 303 S. Jackson St. at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday to watch as Youngstown firefighters, police and the Mahoning County dog warden rescued a dog that had been stuck on the roof for three days.


A rare Steinbeck story about black pilot is finally published

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK In July 1944, Orson Welles wrapped up one of his


‘Mamma Mia,’ that’s not opera, but actress loves them both

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Gabrielle Mirabella spent years studying opera yet


Valley animal rescue groups raise awareness at first tri-county event

630 animals are stuck in shelters in the tri-county area, the organizer said.

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Flyers use six early TDs to bury Mustangs early

Mike Palumbo saw what he wants his program to be Saturday night.


YSU ROUNDUP

YSU ROUNDUP Big game ahead: Thanks to Indiana State’s loss to South Dakota State and Northern


Liberty cruises past Gilmour

Bowden rushes for 232 yards and scored four TDs


Ohio State-ment: Buckeyes shred MSU defense

J.T. Barrett threw for three touchdowns and ran for two in a sensational performance.


METRO DIGEST || Body found downtown

Youngstown police and the Mahoning County coroner are investigating the cause of death for a person found in a field behind the federal courthouse on East Commerce Street.


Canfield, Chaney students tackle racial theme in 'Ragtime'

Guest artist Joshua Green plays the role of Coalhouse Walker in Canfield and Chaney high schools' joint production of ‘Ragtime,' a Tony-award-winning turn-of-the-century period piece that deals with racism.

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Valley fortunate to have strong representatives on Capitol Hill

Editorial: When we endorsed a Democrat and two Republicans for re-election to the U.S. House of


Chase Elliott sets mark with Nationwide crown

Chase Elliott became the youngest champion in NASCAR history on Saturday when he wrapped up the Nationwide Series title at Phoenix International Raceway.


Rae’s most-important bake sale

Opinion: Saturday is the third annual craft and bake sale for Rachael Wiltrout-Felton. It may be the most


Don’t underestimate value of early-childhood education

Opinion: By Ted Schmidt Special to The Vindicator Recently, The PNC Financial Services Group hosted the


Rusu, Robb bury the Democrats

Opinion: Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern fell on his sword after he engineered one of the worst


Democrats’ loss of white voters plays role in gains by the GOP

Associated Press WASHINGTON White voters of all ages were less likely to back Democrats this


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m.: Hristo Popov and Barton


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Audio hangs over ‘7th Heaven’ actor’s divorce and career LOS ANGELES When audio of


Ohio deer gets pumpkin stuck in head

Associated Press MENTOR Neighbors in Northeast Ohio haven’t been able to get close enough to


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Daniel Rivera and Holly Drennen, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 7.


Politicians should focus on these six tasks to get US back on track

Opinion: Politicians should focus on these six tasks to get US back on track The election is over, and the


Germany marks 25 years since fall of Berlin Wall

Associated Press BERLIN Germany today celebrates the 25th anniversary of the night the Berlin


ARIZONA Immigration law is struck down

Associated Press PHOENIX Arizona’s frustrations over federal enforcement of the state’s border


Ebola nurse, boyfriend plan to leave town

Ebola nurse, boyfriend plan to leave town FORT KENT, Maine A nurse who successfully fought an


Threatening letter causes closure of W. Pa. eatery

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A western Pennsylvania takeout restaurant that serves food from


AG pick Lynch: strong defender of civil rights

Associated Press WASHINGTON Loretta Lynch was a federal prosecutor in New York when she


2 Americans held in N. Korea go home

Associated Press WASHINGTON Two Americans held by North Korea were on their way home late


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses John E. Norris III, 37, of 1911 Powell Road,


VETERANS DAY What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2014. There are 52 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE Saturday’s other games Northern Iowa 23, North


METRO DIGEST || Toy giveaway sign-up at Nevels Temple

Toy giveaway at Nevels Temple YOUNGSTOWN Nevels Temple Church of God In Christ, 939 Elm St.,


MILESTONES

MILESTONES HONORS ValleyCare Medical Group of Ohio physician Dr. Steven Swain, a family medicine


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, Justice Center, 100 N. Market St.


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.


REGIONAL ROUNDUP

REGIONAL ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games Mount Union 59, Baldwin Wallace 3 BEREA Kevin Burke


Fan-tastic tailgaters

This month’s batch of Snapz pictures for our “Fan-tastic Tailgaters” feature suggests that a fun


Runners, to your marks … Upcoming walks and races

November 15 — Cardinal Fall Classic Twilight Run at Canfield High School. Registration begins at 3


BIG TEN CONFERENCE | Saturday’s other games

Michigan 10, Northwestern 9 EVANSTON, ILL. Howland High School graduate De’Veon Smith ran for a


Longtime official ready to retire

Longtime official ready to retire Fanfare: The time has come for me to hang up my whistle.


Celebrate short fiction with day at bookstore

Celebrate short fiction with day at bookstore BOARDMAN Area short story writers who would like a


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 71 in the


TOP 25 ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games

No. 1 Mississippi State 45, Tennesee-Martin 16 STARKVILLE, MISS. Dak Prescott threw for two


Youngstown Oldtimers meeting on Thursday

Youngstown Oldtimers meeting on Thursday Youngstown The youngstown baseball oldtimers, will meet


Mapleton rolls over Wellsville

It was the first playoff win in the Mounties’ history.


Hamlin hopes to make most of opportunity

Denny Hamlin had a championship within his sights before, four years ago when the Sprint Cup title was his to lose.