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Live racing begins on windy day at Hollywood Gaming MVRC
Officials praise project as winter racing season gets underway
Stories published November 25, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
For area liquor establishments, this is 'the most wonderful time of the year'
Business at Chalet Premier really starts to bustle this time of year.
Players took news of Wolford's departure 'hard,' athletic director said
Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo met with members of the football team Tuesday to deliver news that many had already heard the night before: Eric Wolford will not be returning as head coach next season.
Unemployment down in the Valley
Although Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate is at 4.9 percent, economists said the recovery is still ongoing.
Youngstown judge questions court consolidation proposal
A municipal judge raised a legal question and a county court judge and a state senator raised financial questions about the Mahoning County Bar Association’s recently announced proposal to consolidate the county’s lower courts and eliminate part-time judgeships.
'“God can’t be owned or contained in one religion,' speaker tells prayer breakfast crowd
“Love and forgiveness ... that is our call in this world today,” the Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell told the diverse audience of Christians, Jews and Muslims at the 29th annual Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast.
Boardman couple convicted of beating boy in their care, but judge suspends all jail time
A husband and wife were convicted Tuesday on charges related to their severe beating in October of a 15-year-old boy who was in their care.
Austintown installs new speed device on Norquest
Police Chief Robert Gavalier on Thursday announced a recent grant and updated township officials about new speed monitoring devices that use Bluetooth technology to register how many cars go past.
Struthers students make 'Shark Tank'-like pitches for a restaurant
About two dozen Struthers Middle School students made their first business pitches recently in the school’s first “Shark Tank” challenge, based on the ABC reality TV show “Shark Tank.” T
Kids, parents need to start thinking about college plans early, reps say at Youngstown elementary
To prepare for college or career, children and their parents have to start thinking about it early.
2 in-school cops get Distinguished Officer award in Youngstown
The city school board recognized two police officers for their work in the schools.
Big Salvation Army Thanksgiving dinner is Wednesday
Big Salvation Army Thanksgiving dinner is Wednesday
SOCIETY DIGEST || Nov. 25, 2014
Holiday tour, tea set by women’s club COLUMBIANA Columbiana Women’s Club will host a Christmas
YSU makes Wolford firing official
Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo made the firing of head football coach Eric Wolford official on Tuesday.
Delaware County, Pa., police first to carry heroin antidote
Delaware County, Pa., police first to carry heroin antidote
Mahoning Valley unemployment decreased by 2.8 percent in October
Mahoning Valley unemployment decreased by 2.8 percent in October
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet for a Christmas dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at
Pittsburgh US Steel to build new HQ in city
United States Steel Corp. announced Monday it will build its new world headquarters in Pittsburgh as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the former Civic Arena site by the NHL’s Penguins.
Wolford fired as YSU football coach
Eric Wolford was 31-26 in five seasons with the Penguins.
Hoke’s job security the talk prior to The Game
Associated Press COLUMBUS Brady Hoke refuses to contribute to the speculation about his job
Cleveland Hoyer’s spirit has given Browns belief
Associated Press CLEVELAND The mistakes were inexcusable. Brian Hoyer didn’t need anyone to tell
Suspect in store owner's murder charged in other robbery
Charges sill pending in death of Abdullah Mahdi
Rookie Harris backup plan for Steelers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Josh Harris spent three days in May expecting the phone to ring with
Elections board employee raises discussed again
A committee will compare employee pay at the local board with other similar size boards in Ohio
Neighbors hear shots in North Side homicide
Victim found slumped over wheel of van
Innovative violinist in show at Monteen’s
Staff report LIBERTY Jerald Daemyon, who uses the violin as an instrument for R&B and jazz
The Tenors’ Christmas show will return to Westminster
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. The Tenors will bring their Christmas show back to Westminster
WOLFORD ERA ENDS AT YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In August 2011, as Eric Wolford was starting his
Poland basketball tickets on sale
Poland basketball tickets on sale POLAND The Poland High School Athletic Department will be
PLAYERS’ TWEETS:
The PLAYERS are feeling this loss the most tonight. Thoughts and prayers with the Wolford family.
Huskers’ Pelini says he’s doing all he can to win
Associated Press Lincoln, neb . Nebraska coach Bo Pelini had to know he would be peppered with
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALl roundup
Forsett, Ravens top Saints NEW ORLEANS Justin Forsett ripped off one long run after another,
The right dose of gin-soaked raisins
Q. You must be tired of questions about gin-soaked raisins to ease arthritis pain, but I have a
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Facebook posts of stolen guns spur arrest ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. A New Mexico
Puskas: Wolford knew expectations, couldn’t meet them
Eric Wolford’s teams were close to making the playoffs in all but his first season.
YSU women are on the defensive early
Three games into this season, it has been the Penguins defense that has them off to a 3-0 start.
Loew’s latest boxing show coming Saturday
A nine-bout professional card will take place Saturday at Campbell’s St. Lucy Palermo Parish Center
YSU’S NEXT FOOTBALL COACH? A list of potential candidates
Stan Drayton — Ohio State assistant head coach and running backs coach. YSU connection: Hired by Jim
Offers Spot Vision to area pre-school, kindergarten, 1st grade students
Club members trained by Goodwill Industries through ODH
Today’s Entries
Today’s Entries Post Time: 12:45PM First Race — Purse $12,500, Maiden special weight, 2 yo, F
‘Giving Tuesday’
‘Giving Tuesday’ YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN Local philanthropy leaders are encouraging Mahoning Valley
THANKSGIVING | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Lori Sprouse and Anthony Lopshansky, New Waterford, girl,
tapestries of ohio | More information
Background: Tapestries of Ohio Inc. is an 11-member ensemble that sings songs from the 15th to 17th
Help Hotline receives grant for $7,500
Help Hotline receives grant for $7,500 YOUNGSTOWN Help Hotline Crisis Center received a $7,500
Fire destroys house
Fire destroys house WARREN Firefighters put out a fire at a house at 1925 Brier St. SE early
Power outages affect thousands of Valley residents
Strong winds cause power outages, fallen tree branches, and damage throughout valley
Obama awards freedom medal to 18 in White House ceremony
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Monday bestowed America’s highest civilian
Hagel steps down under pressure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under pressure from President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Chuck
cleveland Police: Video of cop shooting boy is ‘clear’
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland officer was less than 10 feet away when he fatally shot a
JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR
JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, right, discussed the need for modernizing the
Cruze wins fleet award
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze received the award from Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines.
Associated Press
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. A grand jury declined Monday to indict white police officer
New members elected
New members elected NILES The Trumbull County Tourism Bureau elected three new members at last
Sharpsville man wins $30k in one hour at Hollywood Gaming
Man won grand prize, then jackpot at VLT machine 40 minutes later
42 percent rise in health care costs for court workers is questioned
Opinion: 42 percent rise in health care costs for court workers is questioned The headline in the Nov. 19
birthdays
birthdays Singer Percy Sledge is 74. Singer Bob Lind is 72. Actor-game show host Ben Stein is 70.
Storm expected for holiday travelers
Storm expected for holiday travelers MINEOLA, N.Y. A nor’easter is expected to develop
“It was just like tap, tap, tap.”
“It was just like tap, tap, tap.” Tommy Johnson, who lives next door to a Youngstown driveway
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus 6:15 p.m. in council caucus room, regular meeting
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2014. There are 36 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Faculty rejects new contract with YSU
The negotiating teams for both YSU and the faculty union are expected to return to the bargaining table
Live racing begins on windy day at Hollywood Gaming MVRC
Officials praise project as winter racing season gets underway
Chamber project data
Chamber project data YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber’s year-to-date results
Woman cleared in fatal car wreck after GM says car would have been recalled
Associated Press HOUSTON A Texas judge cleared a woman Monday for a car accident that killed her
Elephants, gorillas threatened
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A lethal combination of corrupt African officials, an oil company and
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Beck: Tuesday on “Conan” (TBS)
Forecast predicts 1.3 percent up in holiday retail
The Ohio Council of Retail Merchants forecasts 1.3 percent increase in Youngstown area
Same-day delivery offered for holidays
Same-day delivery offered for holidays Associated Press NEW YORK A procrastinator’s holiday
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.26-0.02 Avalon
Russia is invading Ukraine
Opinion: It’s time for President Obama to start using the I-word when referring to Russia’s assault on
Court consolidation gets blessing of Mahoning Co. lawyers group
Editorial: With the Mahoning County Bar Association recommending the creation of a metropolitan court system
Helping hand for Clinton?
Opinion: I’m going out on a limb here, but: Bernie Sanders is not going to be our next president. Still, the
Applause is cheap
Opinion: By Orlando R. BARONE Tribune News Service Forum I was commenting to my freshman class on
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POST TIME: 12:45 PM TRACK CONDITION: good First Race — Purse $8,500, Claiming $4,000, 3 yo’s &
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