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Slain South Side store owner laid to rest
The body of 29-year-old Abdullah Nagi Mahdi, who was killed Wednesday in a robbery attempt at a store he owned, is carried out of the ...
Stories published November 22, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Slain Youngstown shop owner's best friend tells heartbreak of the loss
The Masjid Al-Khair mosque was the most crowded it had been for nearly 25 years Friday when mourners gathered for a service for Abdullah Nagi Mahdi, the owner of a South Side store who was killed in a robbery attempt Wednesday.
Veterans office closed for Thanksgiving
The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission office, Oakhill Renaissance Place, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 100, will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Business owners: Obama's immigration reform will help, but more is needed
President Barack Obama's expansive executive action on immigration is good for the U.S. economy - just not as good as partnering with Congress on broader reforms.
Strangers continue to benefit from young shooting victim's kindness, legacy
Sharon Lane recalled a Newton Falls High School ninth-grader who had moved in his freshman year from Kansas but who had no friends — that is, until her son, Dale A. Settle Jr., reached out to him.
3 teens die in crash with Carroll County school bus today
Three teenagers were killed in an accident on U.S. Route 30 in this Columbiana County township Saturday morning after a car collided with a school bus due to icy road conditions.
HR officer sends letter to YSU administrators before faculty vote on tentative pact
Youngstown State University’s chief human resources officer sent a memo to administrators, outlining terms of the tentative agreement the faculty union is expected to vote on Monday.
Car hits Champion house, driver injured
The driver of a car that hit a house in the township Saturday evening is hospitalized with serious injuries.
New Castle man arraigned today in Youngstown woman's death
A New Castle man was arraigned today in the death of a Youngstown woman.
Day of Hope serves hundreds at Wilson, Salem with groceries, meals, family fun
Barbara Riley simply couldn’t contain the smile on her face or the gratitude in her heart as she savored her last day of being 56.
Quiet then, rape victims' emboldened by social mores, as Cosby fallout continues
Tamra Wade struggled mightily over whether to go to the police more than a decade ago, when, she says, a trusted professor forced himself on her in an empty classroom. Ultimately she couldn't bring herself to do it.
Japan's Olympic city rocked by 6.8 magnitude quake tonight
A strong earthquake late Saturday struck a mountainous area of central Japan that hosted the 1998 winter Olympics, knocking down at least 10 homes in a ski resort town and injuring more than 20 people, officials said.
Monique Andujar | Jonathan Achey Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN Monique Andujar of Youngstown and Jonathan Achey Jr. of Austintown were united in
Samantha Basile | Jim Lewis
YOUNGSTOWN Samantha Basile and Jim Lewis exchanged wedding vows during a 2 p.m. ceremony Aug. 23
Jennifer Faierson | Dr. Paul Harkey
CLEVELAND Jennifer Brooke Faierson and Dr. Paul Peter Harkey were united in marriage Aug. 30 in a
Stephanie Fadell | Chad Thorne
YOUNGSTOWN Stephanie Fadell and Chad Thorne exchanged wedding vows during a 2 p.m. July 19
Lindsey Shirilla | William Donohue
BOARDMAN Lindsey Shirilla, formerly of Boardman, and William Donohue exchanged vows Oct. 4 at St.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Nov. 22, 2014
Spaghetti dinner canceled at church YOUNGSTOWN A spaghetti dinner originally scheduled for
SV-SM stuns Eagles in improbable final minute
It was an ending the Hubbard Eagles would rather not remember, but won’t soon forget.
Poland stores looking to return to normal after extended 224 construction
St. Claus Saturday is an effort to revive business in the area
YSU’s season on the line at Fargodome
For Youngstown State, North Dakota State’s Fargodome is the farthest place to play. The loudest place to play. And the hardest place to play.
Youngstown sewer rates to reach nearly $100 over next 4 years
The city is making $147 million in improvements as mandated by the federal EPA
Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole for killer Marie Poling
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is again opposing parole for Marie F. Poling, convicted of killing her husband, Richard, in January 1988 in their Howland home.
Browns’ TE Jordan Cameron not worried about toll of concussions
Jordan Cameron returned to practice Friday for the first time since Oct. 24.
Students, parents crash YSU recruitment day
YSU has main recruitment event of the year for high school students, parents
SPORTS DIGEST || East High to host fall athletic banquet
East High to host fall athletic banquet Youngstown The East Panthers will hold thier fall
Wall doesn’t give against Cavaliers
John Wall took over in the third quarter Friday night and finished 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Ticket sales on pace for Cosby show at Packard
Staff /wire report WARREN Tickets went on sale Friday for Bill Cosby’s March 13 show at Packard
Reality-based networks try scripted programs
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK 11Not likely. But these days numerous reality-
MRSA-infected Poland Village burglary suspect in confined medical unit
A MRSA-infected burglary suspect was found after she escaped from St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital on Thursday, and is in a confined medical unit at the Mahoning County jail after being released from the hospital around 3 p.m. Friday.
Youngstown woman arrested on robbery, weapons charges at Macy's
Township police arrested a Youngstown woman Thursday on robbery, vandalism and weapons charges after police said she sprayed a store employee with pepper spray after attempting to steal merchandise from Macy’s in Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St.
Bill would provide more online access to public records
The Public Records Act passed on a unanimous vote of 92-0 and heads to the Ohio Senate for further consideration
Ohio House OKs bill to limit hours students spend taking tests
The legislation would limit standardized testing times for each subject assessment to four hours per year
Remove boats from lake now, park official urges
Remove boats from Guilford Lake now to prevent ice damage to them, park official warns.
Struthers 7th-graders learn about watershed, water pollution
Seventh-graders were quickly engaged when learning about Yellow Creek on Friday.
Slain South Side store owner laid to rest
The body of 29-year-old Abdullah Nagi Mahdi, who was killed Wednesday in a robbery attempt at a store he owned, is carried out of the Masjid Al-Khair mosque in Youngstown as mourners grieve his death Friday during a funeral service.
On the links | Friday’s professional golf results
CALLAWAY PEBBLE BEACH INVITATIONAL PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. Lee Janzen shot a 4-under 68 at
Fleury denied 300th win as Islanders outlast Pens
Kyle Okposo scored in the third round of the shootout, sending the New York Islanders to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night.
RELIGION DIGEST || Speaker series
Speaker series YOUNGSTOWN “The Jewish World of Composing and the Piano Music of Judy Bruce” will
Campbell traffic stop results in drug arrests
Those charged are from New Castle. The man had suspected heroin in his possession.
Buffalo faces possible flooding
Buffalo faces possible flooding BUFFALO, N.Y. Residents of western New York soon may have to
Robbery charge
Robbery charge BOARDMAN Township police arrested a Youngstown woman on a robbery charge Thursday
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2014. There are 39 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Robert Vaughn (“The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) is 82. Actor Michael Callan is 79.
SEWER RATES
SEWER RATES Comparison Youngstown plans to increase its sewer rates by 3.99 percent a year for
Mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday on these charges: David Mathews, 28,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Danielle A. Masters, 4585 Kirk Road, Austintown, v.
thanksgiving services At area churches
Thanksgiving services are planned at area churches. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 27.
Ohio’s jobless rate drops
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped in October to 5.3 percent, according
2 men freed after judge dismisses 1975 Ohio case
Associated Press CLEVELAND Two men imprisoned for nearly four decades walked free Friday after
newsmakers
newsmakers Swift to receive Dick Clark Award NEW YORK Taylor Swift is getting a special — and
Beloit man indicted on meth lab charges
Authorities went to the man's house on a tip he had violated his probation and was operating a meth lab
Cosby performs in Florida; shows in other states canceled
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Fla. Performances by Bill Cosby in Nevada, Illinois, Arizona, South
Thoroughbred horse racing returns to Mahoning Valley
Editorial: A little over a century ago, three prominent Mahoning Valley residents, Sen. David Tod, Atty. David
Market closes with another record high
Associated Press The stock market closed out its fifth-straight week of gains with another record
Colleges all about the bottom line
Opinion: By Natalie Hackett Abulhawa The Philadelphia Inquirer I am a senior in high school trying to
METRO DIGEST || Holiday cards for military, veterans
Collecting holiday cards POLAND Shepherd of the Valley Poland, in partnership with the American
Submit information on services for Christmas, New Year
Submit information on services for Christmas, New Year The Vindicator will publish a listing of
Activists, authorities, family call for calm
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Activists, authorities and the family of Michael Brown called
Think to thank God daily
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to thy name. O most High; to declare thy
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Japan orders air-bag maker to conduct probe
Japan orders air-bag maker to conduct probe TOKYO Japan’s transport ministry said Friday it has
Ineffective state laws abound
Opinion: COLUMBUS There are plenty of laws on the books here in Ohio that people ignore on a regular basis.
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS DAILY
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com POLAND Churches in Poland will gather Sunday for a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m.: Bluesy guitar hero returns to Youngstown
Mergers pay off for CEOs
Associated Press NEW YORK This year’s flurry of corporate mergers may not pay off for