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From 1 Youngstown church to another
Kris Harper, music director at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown, plays the Votteler-Holtkamp-Sparling organ that was donated to the Catholic parish by John Knox Presbyterian ...
Stories published November 19, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Lepore-Hagan: Kasich wants to replace Youngstown schools with a charter
Gov. John Kasich wants to shut down the city schools and replace them with a charter school, says Michele Lepore-Hagan, state representative-elect.
Hagan, Foley call for triple pay for Thanksgiving workers
Retailers who choose to open early for Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving would have to pay their employees triple their normal rate under legislation proposed by two Democratic state lawmakers
Community joins family of teen killed at East for vigil in her honor
YOUNGSTOWN Family members, volleyball teammates and members of the community joined Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil to remember Faith McCullough-Wooster, 14, who died in front of East High School last week.
Beloit man gets 7 years for child porn
A Beloit man was sentenced to seven years in prison Wednesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on child-pornography charges.
Groceries, meals, family fun planned for weekend Convoy of Hope events
Convoy of Hope, which will truck in two tractor-trailers filled with groceries to distribute this weekend, drives home the point that people who are hungry and hurting can get help and hope.
From 1 single cell, an 'oh-my-god disease' and a fund-raiser
The Massacci family all agree it was by bad luck alone that Vincent Massacci, 9, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma — a rare childhood cancer that stems from muscle cells.
Grand jury indicts former client in Betras threats
A federal grand jury indicted Charles J. Reighard on charges of mailing extortion letters to Atty. David Betras and threatening to damage or destroy Betras’ Canfield law office with an explosive.
Liberty bar, patrons donate 50 bikes to Toys for Tots; Marines throwing thank-you party
At the Masters Bar and Grille, tucked away on Trumbull Avenue just off Belmont Avenue, they used to make room for Jell-O only once a year.
Pa. congressmen urge NCAA to release Penn St. docs
Pa. congressmen urge NCAA to release Penn St. docs
Stambaugh Building to become a DoubleTree Hotel in 2016
Stambaugh Hotel to become a DoubleTree Hotel in 2016
BREAKING NEWS | Fed grand jury indicts man in Betras bomb scare
Fed grand jury indicts man in Betras bomb scare
Buffalo Bills race clock to clear snow-filled stadium
Buffalo Bills race clock to clear snow-filled stadium
Ohio Senate confirms Kasich's pick for EPA director
Ohio Senate confirms Kasich's pick for EPA director
LGBT supporters in Ohio push for nondiscrimination policy
LGBT supporters in Ohio push for nondiscrimination policy
Waterline break leaves some without water on South Side
Waterline break leaves some without water on South Side
Charter One Foundation helps to feed the Valley's hungry
Charter One Foundation helps to feed the Valley's hungry
Witness recants, freeing Ohio man after 39 years in prison
Witness recants, freeing Ohio man after 39 years in prison
Christie Baker | Jeffrey Mitch
POLAND Christie Baker of Poland and Jeffrey Mitch of Butler, Pa., were united in marriage June 21
Ciara Ciccolelli | Craig Candle
YOUNGSTOWN Ciara Ciccolelli and Craig Candle, both of Poland, exchanged wedding vows in a 1:30
Ohio House Dems elected veteran lawmaker new leader
Ohio House Dems elected veteran lawmaker new leader
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
New Youngstown neighborhood group has its first meeting Thursday
New Youngstown neighborhood group has its first meeting Thursday
Mahoning juvenile court seeks 12.5 percent budget increase
Soaring employee health-care costs account for most of the budget increase being sought by the juvenile court.
Ursuline’s toughest playoff test coming against Crusaders
Ursuline and Canton Central Catholic will meet Saturday at Lake Blue Streak Stadium.
YSU looks to reverse November woes
YSU has actually won two of the last three games at NDSU, including a shocking upset in 2011.
Mooney’s McCarthy is cancer-free
The former Notre Dame standout announced the news on social media on Tuesday.
Permit approved for proposed Boardman GetGo
Giant Eagle can now proceed with plans to build a new restaurant, convenience store, retail center and GetGo fueling station in the township.
Ohio bill favors clothes made in America
Ohio agencies would be blocked from buying uniforms that are made overseas
Eight-minute surge powers YSU women
YSU used a 19-5 run from the 3:12 mark of the first half to the 15:12 mark of the second half to open a 10-point lead.
Keene, Stewart get career bests in YSU’s defeat
Marcus Keene scored 22 of his 24 points in the second half.
Judge asked to dismiss lawsuit involving death of 6 Warren teens
Attorneys representing the city and Trumbull County have asked a judge to dismiss a wrongful-death lawsuit filed against them by the families of three teens who died in a March 2013 car accident on Niles-Warren River Road.
Financing for a downtown Youngstown project will be finalized this week
The $5 million improvement project ‘will start moments after closing’
Fitch golf coach reinstated after investigation
Single student had made allegations against fall sport coach
HERE’S YOUR HOST, MIKE POLK JR.
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com On his Facebook page, local comedian Mike Polk Jr.
LeBron: ‘Mutual respect’ between him and Spurs
James, who has gone 1-2 against the Spurs in the NBA Finals, will face them again tonight
Youngstown park wins 2nd place in statewide competition
It placed second in the best partnership category
D.A.L.E. Foundation recipients get vouchers before Saturday's event
D.A.L.E. stands for "Do a Little Extra"
Hubbard schools get restraining order
The president of the company said he does not have the school district’s original records.
Turner pushes election-related bills to promote turnout
Election-related bills aim to promote turnout
Valley audiologist seeks direct access to for Medicare patients
Says mission to China rewarding experience
METRO DIGEST || Red Cross offers holiday safety tips
Holiday safety tips YOUNGSTOWN The American Red Cross offers Thanksgiving safety tips for
From 1 Youngstown church to another
Kris Harper, music director at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown, plays the Votteler-Holtkamp-Sparling organ that was donated to the Catholic parish by John Knox Presbyterian Church, which closed last year. A dedication concert will be at 2 p.m. Sunday.
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown Christmas tree arrives Thursday
Christmas tree YOUNGSTOWN The city’s 2014 Christmas tree has been chosen. The blue spruce is
Fleury notches fourth shutout for Penguins
Marc-Andre Fleury made 27 saves for his league-leading fourth shutout of the season.
Buckeyes move up to No. 6 in CFP rankings
Alabama jumped from fifth to first after handing previously undefeated and top-ranked Mississippi State its first loss on Saturday. The Bulldogs slid to fourth.
Kam Williams leads OSU over Marquette
Kam Williams scored 15 points and Shannon Scott added a career-best 14 assists to lead the Buckeyes past Marquette 74-63.
Akron dominates MAC rival UMass
Kyle Pohl passed for 277 yards and two touchdowns and Akron beat Massachusetts, 30-6, on Tuesday night.
Reports: Oakland signs DH Butler
Oakland Tribune Filling a void for the right-handed power bat they lost when they traded
Valley best burger title undecided
Valley best burger title undecided The Burger Guyz are requesting your help in choosing this
Browns cut disgruntled Tate
Ben Tate doesn’t have to worry about losing carries with the Browns any longer.
oddly enough
oddly enough NM police: Suspect tried to escape via ceiling tiles ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. New
Probe of Ferguson police could spur broad change
Associated Press WASHINGTON As local authorities in Missouri near the end of their investigation
Senator would name section of highway, bridge after locals
Legislation would affect Interstate 76 and the Meander reservoir bridge
Man pleads not guilty in death of officer
Associated Press AKRON A man suspected of fatally shooting an off-duty police officer at an Ohio
UN push against N. Korea on rights moves ahead
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The world’s boldest effort yet to hold North Korea and leader
Right-to-die advocate’s mother blasts Vatican’s criticism of decision
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Brittany Maynard’s mother is responding angrily to criticism
Take part in Challenge, Relay to make our world healthier
Opinion: Take part in Challenge, Relay to make our world healthier The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge swept the
birthdays
birthdays Talk-show host Larry King is 81. Talk-show host Dick Cavett is 78. Media mogul Ted
Four imprisoned in federal heroin case
Prison terms range from 26 to 98 months for four defendants in a New York to Youngstown heroin dealing conspiracy case.
Liberalism, not slavery, is to blame
Opinion: Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said there were “phrases that serve as an excuse for not
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.32 .16 Avalon
Invest in pre-kindergarten
Opinion: The Greenwood (Miss.) Commonwealth: Whether Higher Education Commissioner Hank Bounds stays in
Compromise will allow fracking in national forest
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. Environmentalists and energy boosters alike welcomed a federal
Record Review
One Direction Album: “Four” (Syco/Columbia) Grade: B One Direction has done the almost
Chesapeake earnings
Chesapeake earnings OKLAHOMA CITY Chesapeake Energy Corp. reported financial and operational
Steelers part ways with running back Blount
LeGarrette Blount’s early exit Monday night cost the volatile running back his job.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Mental Health Board, noon, Mental Health Board offices, 25 E.
Senate rejects Keystone XL Pipeline
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a combustible blend of oil and politics, the Democratic-
4 die in major snowstorm in NY
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Four people died during a storm that dumped more than 4 feet of
Good right out of the gate
A local restaurant offers good food right out of the gate.
Concerns, protests over Ohio fracking
COLUMBUS An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to
Court rejects appeal of condemned man
Court rejects appeal of condemned man BONNE TERRE, Mo. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid
Surplus food
Surplus food Youngstown Disabled Veterans, food distribution for veterans, noon to 2 p.m.
Israel vows severe response to attack at synagogue
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel vowed harsh retaliation Tuesday for a Palestinian attack that
Team NEO merges with NorTech
Team NEO merges with NorTech as part of regional strategy from the Regional Competitiveness Council
Obama’s agreement on global pollution deserving of support
Editorial: President Barack Obama’s agree- ment with China last week to add taut muscle to the long-limping
Drilling permits
Drilling permits COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 22 new horizontal-
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Video games scheduled for release this week include: v “WWE 2K15”: for Xbox 360 and One,
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