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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

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Bennetts take Fla. vacation for 50th milestone

BERLIN CENTER Ken and Dolly Bennett of Berlin Center celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary

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45 killed in Afghanistan's deadliest suicide bombing this year

No one or group has yet claimed responsibility.


Marion Barry, former DC mayor caught smoking crack, dies at 78

He was raised in Memphis


81 horses get set for first races at Hollywood Mahoning Valley on Monday

Race days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays


Car slams into house on West Side

The suspect is due in court Monday


Ashley Smith | Richard Schuler

BOARDMAN Ashley Michelle Smith and Richard Andrew Schuler, both of Denver, were united in marriage

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Jenna Kalman | Ronald Stoops

YOUNGSTOWN Jenna Marie Kalman and Ronald Francis Stoops exchanged vows May 24 at St. Christine

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Andrea Ellis | Douglas Bevan

Adrian, Mich. Andrea Ellis and Douglas Bevan exchanged vows Sept. 20 at Ogden Church. The Rev.

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Kelly Lysowski | Anthony Calcagni

BOARDMAN St. Charles Church was the setting of the July 26 wedding of Kelly Lysowski and Anthony

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Bonnie Gonda | Jason Ostrowski

LAS VEGAS Mandalay Beach Resort was the setting of the July 7 wedding of Bonnie Lynn Gonda of

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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


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.


Canton CC eliminates Ursuline from playoff chase

Irish end at 8-5


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.


Penguins clobbered, will miss playoffs

Another 3-game skid could cost Wolford a sixth season


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


Balanced scoring lead YSU men to victory

Amiker, Cole each score 18 for Penguins


Fellows gardens canopy walk to give treetop view of Mill Creek

Fellows Riverside Gardens to add new canopy tree walk overlooking Mill Creek


Raptors extend Cavs’ skid to four

James finished final 6:20 on bench


Concessions, pay raises included in YSU faculty agreement

YSU trustees approved the agreement last week and the union vote is expected today


Pa. dog licenses go on sale Dec. 1

Licenses also can be purchased online


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


‘Railbird’ Roberts ready to report on MVRC

Reporter is a veteran of Cleveland coverage


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


Islanders complete two-game sweep of Penguins

Halak stopped 27 of the Pens’ 28 shots


Hoosier scare

Buckeyes survive to earn date in Indy


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


Gordon may be boost Browns need

Wide receiver will make his debut in Atlanta


Harvard beats Yale to win Ivy League

Howland’s Moody plays for Crimson


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


BIRTHS

BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HOSPITAL Junell Rutledge and Andre Underwood II, Youngstown,


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


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday’s numbers OHIO Evening drawings: Pick 34-6-8 Pick 40-9-1-3 Pick


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.

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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