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Alzheimer's dulls memory, not Austintown couple's love
JoAnn and Barry Claycomb of Austintown display a plaster cast of their hands held together. JoAnn says their love enables them to deal with the ...
Stories published November 23, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police on scene of shooting
Police are on the scene of a shooting in the 700 block of Lexington Avenue on the North Side.
Surprise event celebrates 50th for the Suttons
AUSTINTOWN Robert and Ruthann Sutton of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with
Bennetts take Fla. vacation for 50th milestone
BERLIN CENTER Ken and Dolly Bennett of Berlin Center celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
45 killed in Afghanistan's deadliest suicide bombing this year
No one or group has yet claimed responsibility.
81 horses get set for first races at Hollywood Mahoning Valley on Monday
Race days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Ashley Smith | Richard Schuler
BOARDMAN Ashley Michelle Smith and Richard Andrew Schuler, both of Denver, were united in marriage
Jenna Kalman | Ronald Stoops
YOUNGSTOWN Jenna Marie Kalman and Ronald Francis Stoops exchanged vows May 24 at St. Christine
Andrea Ellis | Douglas Bevan
Adrian, Mich. Andrea Ellis and Douglas Bevan exchanged vows Sept. 20 at Ogden Church. The Rev.
Kelly Lysowski | Anthony Calcagni
BOARDMAN St. Charles Church was the setting of the July 26 wedding of Kelly Lysowski and Anthony
Bonnie Gonda | Jason Ostrowski
LAS VEGAS Mandalay Beach Resort was the setting of the July 7 wedding of Bonnie Lynn Gonda of
SOCIETY DIGEST || Nov. 23, 2014
Christmas for children fundraiser scheduled POLAND On Saturday, Lighting the Way Foundation will
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
Descendant of William Holmes McGuffey appreciates history
Teaching is in her blood
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Lordstown Garden Guild will gather for a business meeting. The program will be holiday
Mrs. Claus will read to kids Dec. 15 in Warren
The annual story time with Mrs. Claus will take place from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave NW.
Senior Fun Day Dec. 4
Boardman Park will host a Senior Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Lariccia Family Community Center.
Pet-food giveaway Saturday for owners in need
Through a grant from Baltimore Life and a match from community funds, Legacy Dog Rescue will sponsor a holiday dog- and cat-food giveaway from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Girard Family Video, 801 N. State St.
Pearl Harbor Mass set at St. Stanislaus
Catholic War Veterans and VFW Post 1423 are inviting the public and veterans to the 73rd annual Pearl Harbor Mass and remembrance at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at St. Stanislaus Church, 430 Williamson Ave., Youngstown.
Fund established to help family of store owner killed on S. Side
Best friend remembers him as humble, generous
As racing begins in Valley, new projects, policies set at nearby casinos, racinos
Several gaming facilities within an hour or two driving distance of Youngstown have gone through or planned changes since ground was broken for Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course last May.
Nov. 29 bash to benefit scholarship in memory of Vivian Martin
The Vivian Martin Scholarship Party for a Purpose will run from 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 29 at St. Michael Social Hall
Norwalk St. Paul avenges last year’s defeat
Top-seeded Flyers limited Blue Devils to two touchdowns in regional final
Food, clothing giveaway honors memory of Newton Falls man who helped others
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN Sharon Lane recalled a Newton Falls High School ninth-
Defense clamps down to keep women unbeaten
Staff report RADFORD, VA. The Youngstown State women’s basketball team flexed its defensive
Day of Hope provides food, entertainment for free
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Barbara Riley simply couldn’t contain the smile on
Fellows gardens canopy walk to give treetop view of Mill Creek
Fellows Riverside Gardens to add new canopy tree walk overlooking Mill Creek
Concessions, pay raises included in YSU faculty agreement
YSU trustees approved the agreement last week and the union vote is expected today
What to watch for if Alzheimer’s Disease is suspected
Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States
Thanksgiving Dinners | Free meals available
Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima: Free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday
Alzheimer's dulls memory, not Austintown couple's love
JoAnn and Barry Claycomb of Austintown display a plaster cast of their hands held together. JoAnn says their love enables them to deal with the challenges brought on by Barry’s Alzheimer’s disease. The couple’s dog, Sassy, is determined to claim her space in the photo.
METRO DIGEST || Mrs. Claus to read to kids in Warren
Man from New Castle arraigned in death of Youngstown woman NEW CASTLE, PA. A New Castle man was
On the lanes: Area bowlinG league scores
AMRON LANES Hivleys Sportsman — Matt Bertolette 277-260-232-769, Aaron Nenadic 258-245-237-740,
Hot start lifts Thunder over Phantoms
Hot start lifts Thunder over Phantoms Bloomington, ind. The Bloomington Thunder scored two goals
Runners TO YOUR MARKS … Upcoming races & walks
November Thursday — Warren Kiwanis Turkey Trot at Kent State Trumbull. Two-mile race at 9 a.m., 5K
YSU notebook More from Saturday’s game in Fargo, N.D.
Playoff situation: Youngstown State’s loss, along with Indiana State’s loss to Western Illinois on
Prep football scores & Summaries: WeeK 13
SATURDAY’s results LOCAL SCORES DIVISION V Canton Central Catholic 20, Ursuline 6 DIVISION
in the cup! Area holes in one
Barb Wollitz of Poland aced the 142-yard No. 17 at Foxfire Golf Club in Pinehurst, N.C., on Nov. 2.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
REMODELING Duncan’s Bath & Kitchen Center of Poland was been named one of America’s Top
3 teens killed as car collides with school bus
Staff report WEST Three teenagers were killed in an accident on U.S. Route 30 in this Columbiana
How to ID a social media scam
A woman sent me an email a few years ago with an incredible offer. She was the niece of an exiled
Holiday getaway
Associated Press NEW YORK The good news for Thanksgiving travelers: the price of gas is at five-
Iraqi forces battle for city
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqi soldiers backed by Sunni fighters launched a major operation
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Demolition recommended at uranium plant
Associated Press WAVERLY, Ohio The federal government recommends demolishing more than 200
Residents dig out after snowstorms
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Beth Bragg’s home was spared the worst of a lake- effect storm
Officials: Obama broadens mission in Afghanistan
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. troops in Afghanistan may once again engage Taliban fighters,
Cultural changes at play in Cosby allegations
Associated Press Tamra Wade struggled mightily over whether to go to the police more than a decade
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Terry Clark v. Vonda Lanney, personal injury. TD
Man sets house on fire, kills deputy
Man sets house on fire, kills deputy TALLAHASSEE, Fla. A man who had made previous threats
Slain Akron cop honored at funeral
Associated Press AKRON An off-duty police officer who was fatally shot at a Northeast Ohio pub
Today is Sunday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2014
Today is Sunday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2014. There are 38 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Alzheimer’s disease
The Alzheimer’s Association lists these 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzehimer’s disease:
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Cardinal Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., station 1, 104 Lisbon
Birthdays
Birthdays Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas (“Basic Instinct,” “Showgirls”) is 70. Comedy writer Bruce
Grand-jury decision not imminent
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Crews erected barricades Saturday around the building where a
US appeals court declines hearing in Amish attacks
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal appeals court in Ohio has declined to conduct a hearing by
cleveland Police continue to investigate shooting deaths
Associated Press CLEVELAND A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed along with
Saudi man released from Guantanamo
Associated Press MIAMI A Saudi citizen who has spent the past 12 years detained at Guantanamo
Family seeks answers in NYC police shooting
Associated Press NEW YORK Stunned relatives of an unarmed man killed by a rookie police officer
No Child leaves art and music behind; Why not a disabled Disney princess?; Teach life support in schools; Act to lessen child hunger; Act to toughen texting while driving law
Opinion: No Child, Common Core leave art and music behind in schools Tight school budgets and the focus on
publishers weekly best-sellers | For the week ending Nov. 16
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Revival,” by Stephen King (Scribner) 2. “Gray Mountain,” by John Grisham
Mike Love has book deal; memoir due in ’16
Mike Love has book deal; memoir due in ’16 NEW YORK Mike Love, a founding member of the Beach
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Hitler watercolor sold for $162,000 BERLIN A watercolor of Munich’s old city hall
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Memories of Christmas Past, 1-5 p.m.: The Arms Family Museum, 648
Local retailer tackles another holiday season
Gracylane prepares top lines for holiday shopping.
by the numbers
by the numbers Highlights from AAA’s 2014 Thanksgiving Travel Forecast. The Thanksgiving holiday
Ursuline Sisters remain vibrant
Editorial: The Ursuline Sisters, the first order of Roman Catholic nuns to land in the New World four centuries
Television Q&A
By RICH HELDENFELS Q. I am an avid “Gunsmoke” fan and was wondering if you could find out how many
Silence of the blacks deafening
Opinion: More than 60 people, mostly black, took part in a vigil for the victim of a shooting. The
Now is not the time to give public employees pay raises
Editorial: The tally of the votes cast in the Mahoning County sales tax renewal/ increase issue Nov. 4 has not
METRO DIGEST || Pearl Harbor Mass Dec. 7
Pearl Harbor Mass YOUNGSTOWN Catholic War Veterans and VFW Post 1423 are inviting the public and
Ohio chef shares enthusiasm for yo-yos in online videos
By KEN GORDON Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Walking the dog and rocking the baby bore Nathan
To cut like a pro, pick the right knives
A few good knives are all you really need, says ShopSmart, the shopping magazine from the publisher
Optomec becomes platinum member of America Makes
Optomec becomes platinum member of America Makes YOUNGSTOWN Optomec, a global supplier of