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Stories published November 27, 2014

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Suspect arrested in Warren murder

Suspect arrested in Warren murder


Suspect in store owner murder moved to jail

Suspect in store owner murder moved to jail


Shop til you drop, in an orderly fashion

Shop til you drop, in an orderly fashion


Eastern Gateway looks for leader to guide expected huge growth

Eastern Gateway looks for leader to guide expected huge growth


Panels study options for merging YSU colleges

Panels study options for merging YSU colleges


Austintown and Dayton want their half-million dollars from racinos

Austintown and Dayton want their half-million dollars from racinos


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Miss Jacobson, Mr. Bratek plan summer rite

Joseph E. and Yvonne Bratek of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their son, Joseph J. Bratek of Canonsburg, Pa., and Ashley Jacobson of Washington, Pa.

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Sarah Ducay, Dr. Kyle Muir plan nuptials

Sarah Ducay, daughter of Judy and Joe Ducay of Austintown, and Dr. Kyle Muir, son of Paula and Jerry

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Valentine vows for Miss Schutz, Mr. McDonald

CANFIELD Ron and Beth Schutz of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Vanessa

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Amanda Jones, Joseph Louk are engaged

YOUNGSTOWN Joanna and Terry William Louk announce the engagement of their son, Joseph Louk, all of

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Ribbons awarded in Holiday Season flower show

Valley garden club members win awards.


SOCIETY DIGEST || Nov. 27, 2014

New Bethel to host Christmas Market Place YOUNGSTOWN The Special Project Committee of New Bethel


LeBron, Cavs wallop Wizards

LeBron James scored 29 points, Kevin Love added 21 and Irving had 18 as Cleveland exacted a little revenge on Washington.


New Lease on Life's pictures with Santa is Saturday

The shelter his hosting a special Christmas celebration for the public from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the 2773 E. Midlothian Blvd. location.


Comeau's hat trick lifts Penguins over Toronto

Blake Comeau settled a pass from Kris Letang and fired a shot from the point for his third goal of the night and eighth this season.


Man arraigned in threat case

To be held in jail pending trial


'Christmas Carol' at Youngstown Playhouse

The Youngstown Playhouse will present “A Playhouse Christmas Carol” on its main stage beginning Friday and running weekends through Dec. 14.


Woman arraigned in school brawl

Five juveniles also taken into custody


Youngstown Y is part of the My Y is Every Y reciprocity program

Geared to members who travel


Keene’s 3-pointer lifts YSU men

Marcus Keene’s 3-pointer with four seconds left was the difference.


Brian Regan coming to Stambaugh

Comedian Brian Regan will come to Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., on March 12 for a 7:30 p.m. show.


Penguins sign three swimmers in new class

Penguins sign three swimmers in new class YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State women’s swimming and


Hubbard Christians in Action addresses physical, social and spiritual needs

The group also operates a Salvation Army unit.


Mettal Maffia forges its own sound

When local band Mettal Maffia released its Ferocious Records debut effort, “Wake the World,” last summer, the band was feeling confident.


Youngstown State football report card

A breakdown of YSU's roster after its annual late-season collapse.


Scalzo: Working the beat with Wolf was fun

Eric Wolford may not have won enough games at Youngstown State, but he sure won a lot of interviews.


The big moment is almost here for Youngstown Music Awards

Left End, the glam-rock band that flirted with national fame in the ’70s, will reunite Sunday to headline the inaugural Youngstown Music Awards.


A talented, experienced roster gives JFK high hopes

There’s a quiet confidence surrounding the Warren JFK basketball program heading into this season.


Fitch Hall of Fame under investigation for questionable transactions

Chairman surprised by police investigation


Holiday shopping downtown Youngstown was 'magical'

Metallic snowflakes waft from the ceiling of the G.M. McKelvey store on West Federal Street in this Vindy file photo from Nov. 26, 1961. For most of the 20th century, McKelvey’s and Strouss’ department stores served as anchors for holiday shopping in the downtown. McKelvey’s was acquired by the Higbee Co. and closed its downtown store in 1982. Strouss’ closed in 1986.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.470.28 Avalon


Media to blame in Ferguson mayhem

Opinion: No indictment. No surprise. Although a St. Louis County grand jury decided not to return an


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


A lot to be thankful for in US of A

Opinion: WASHINGTON Before the tryptophan in the turkey induces somnolence, give thanks for living in such


Resolve to observe 2-pronged purpose of Thanksgiving Day

Editorial: As citizens of the United States, as residents of the Mahoning Valley and as members of proud


Let us give thanks

Opinion: By Michelle Kretzer People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Most of us share our homes with


HOLIDAY STORE HOURS

HOLIDAY STORE HOURS Bed, Bath & Beyond: 6 a.m. Friday Best Buy: 5 p.m. today Big Lots: 7 a.m. to


YSU hosts supercomputing workshop

The workshop is open to YSU students, faculty and staff


Ebola vaccine seems safe in 1st-stage test

Associated Press WASHINGTON An experimental Ebola vaccine appears safe and triggered signs of


THANKSGIVING | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Disney’s Peter Pan Jr.,SDRq youth-theater musical directed by Peggy Hanna,


birthdays

birthdays Director Kathryn Bigelow (“The Hurt Locker”) is 63. TV personality Bill Nye (“Bill Nye


Small Business Saturday coming

Small Business Saturday coming YOUNGSTOWN The Better Business Bureau serving Columbiana,


Associated Press

Associated Press NEW YORK A government report says the smoking rate for U.S. adults dipped below


newsmakers

newsmakers University cancels Cosby appearance HENDERSON, Tenn. A university in Tennessee


Path of progress widens in Iran

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: It’s disappointing that negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program failed to produce


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Horrible Bosses 2 (R) Regal Austintown: Sat.-Th. (12:10, 2:40) 5:10, 7:40, 10:20;


thanksgiving Sloppy weather slows travelers

Associated Press MINEOLA, N.Y. A sloppy mix of rain and snow rolled into the Northeast on


Checkpoint results

Checkpoint results CANFIELD A sobriety checkpoint conducted by the Mahoning County OVI Task


Ferguson protests ignite a frenzy on social media

Combined dispatches WASHINGTON Ferguson protests have now gone viral, a hybrid of old school


“Thanksgiving Day Parade” (10 a.m., CBS): Taylor Swift performs, but forbids Twitter

“Thanksgiving Day Parade” (10 a.m., CBS): Taylor Swift performs, but forbids Twitter from posting


Goodwill Industries thanks all who contribute throughout year

Opinion: Goodwill Industries thanks all who contribute throughout year Goodwill Industries had humble


Mulch, mulch, mulch!

Mulch, mulch, mulch! The extreme cold is a reminder that we should be using mulch to protect newly


In the case of lime, winter application is fine

Q. My soil test results say to add urea and sulfur. Can I add both at the same time? Can I still do


Black Friday deals expected to up November sales

Analysts see an increase in sales for most manufacturers for November 2014.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Melvin and Megan Barker, East Palestine, boy, Nov. 25.


Justice Ginsburg receives heart stent

Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a heart stent


Holiday Giving | When, where to give during the holidays

Austintown Elementary Toys for Tots: Austintown Elementary, 245 Idaho Road, has teamed with the U.S.


Struthers receives grant for road project

Struthers received $149,000 from the Ohio Public Works Commission Tuesday, which was announced at council Wednesday.


COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW Look for a list of the 10 worst toys for kids. Valley Life, C1


Can Wolverines send off Hoke like Buckeyes honored Bruce?

In 1987, Earle Bruce was fired on a Monday, and on a Saturday, the Buckeyes wore headbands to honor their departing coach and beat Michigan 23-20.


Boardman Township accepts $250,000 grant for Southern Park Historic District project

Boardman Township accepts $250,000 grant for Southern Park Historic District project


Woman gets over 17 years in arson case

Maintained her innocence but judge says jury made right decision


Associated Press

Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Business owners and residents boarded up windows and cleared


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Anti-desiccant can be useful, even indoors Protecting evergreens

This is especially true because of the lasting effects of last winter.

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Mixed reaction to holiday pay measure

Associated Press COLUMBUS A lawmaker in Ohio wants stores in the state to pay triple wages for


All-Pro WR Gordon says he felt alienated by some in Browns organization

Josh Gordon returned to the field in Atlanta following his 10-game suspension, and caught eight of his 16 targets for 120 yards.


Video: Cop shot boy seconds after arriving

Associated Press CLEVELAND The police officer who fatally shot a 12-year-old boy carrying a


Europeans debate Palestinian state

Europeans debate Palestinian state BRUSSELS Frustrated by deadlock in the Middle East peace


B&O Complex, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-720-2485

B&O Complex, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-720-2485 Fri: All-City Class Reunion Party, with


oddly enough

oddly enough Man arrested; deputies say he aimed banana at them GRAND JUNCTION, Colo A man is


Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill

Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill When: Saturday, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Lanterman’s


Cut ornamental grasses?

Cut ornamental grasses? It depends. You can if you want, but they may provide winter interest in


Raise a glass to group that sparked downtown's rebirth 10 years ago

Downtown Youngstown is the entertainment center of the Mahoning Valley, but it wasn’t always that way. A decade ago, it was more ghost town than party central.


Friday

Friday Comedy Carol Pennington, 8 p.m., Comedy Cellar at Mojo’s Pub and Grille, 6292 Mahoning


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2014. There are 34 days left in the year. This is


Holiday movies, specials on TV

111Q = Special/Animation W = Film/TV movie N = New TODAY 12 p.m.: “Angels and Ornaments,”