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Webster family still making difference at St. Vincent de Paul
Standing around a table at the St. Vincent de Paul Society Dining Hall, preparing cookies for patrons Friday are, from left: Daisha Boyd, Gabrielle Boyd, ...
Stories published November 29, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Christmas at the Mill continues Sunday with music, crafts, alpacas
For Poland native Richard Griffin, his sister Nancy Pallazola and their spouses, a trip to Saturday’s Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill in Mill Creek Park was about nostalgia.
New firing range means better trained law enforcement in Valley
With their own firing range near headquarters, Mahoning County deputy sheriffs can now train more fully and in less time.
Plethora of local talent at 11th Artists of Mahoning Commons show downtown
Rob Mocker didn’t seem to mind at all that he was a lone Wolverine in an area where people traditionally go nuts for Buckeyes.
New state rules will affect nearly 40K Mahoning, Trumbull homes
For the owners of about 16,000 septic systems in Mahoning County and 21,000 in Trumbull County, new statewide rules taking effect Jan. 1 could change the options that will be offered to them if their system fails in the coming years.
Macek completed 45 miles, Madeline, 60, in Toughest Mudder in Vegas
Two city men who went to the Nevada desert earlier this month to challenge themselves against The World’s Toughest Mudder are pleased with how they did.
Work to start next week on sewer replacement in Poland Forest
Work is set to begin this week to replace a sanitary sewer in the Poland Municipal Forest under the path closest to Interstate 680.
Canadian looking for descendants of war medals' owner in Youngstown
A unique Christmas present is awaiting family members of Canadian-born John B. and Dora McKay Stapleton, if descendents can be found.
Islamic State attacks Syria from Turkey; Turkey denies involvement
The Islamic State group launched an attack Saturday on the Syrian border town of Kobani from Turkey, a Kurdish official and activists said, although Turkey denied that the fighters had used its territory for the raid.
Officer Wilson resigns from Ferguson PD
The white police officer who killed Michael Brown has resigned from the Ferguson Police Department, his attorney said Saturday, nearly four months after the fatal confrontation with the black 18-year-old that fueled protests in the St. Louis suburb and across the nation.
Mubarak, security chief cleared of murder in Egyptian protestors' 2011 deaths
A judge dismissed murder charges Saturday against former President Hosni Mubarak and acquitted his security chief over the killing of protesters during Egypt's 2011 uprising, crushing any hope of a judicial reckoning on behalf of the hundreds victims of the revolt that toppled him.
Former SteelHounds captain returns to coaching with Canfield
The new head coach of the Canfield High School ice hockey team is a familiar face to Mahoning Valley fans.
Girard grad’s appetite for stomach research leads to breakthrough
Kyle McCracken was part of a research team that came up with a first: pea-sized stomachs that have everything their larger counterparts do.
Buckeyes’ big men stand stall against James Madison
Unbeaten Ohio State will play at Louisville next
Canfield students take advantage of early class offerings
Two classes feature AP prep for May test, small business run by students
Mom: Missing OSU player texted about concussions
A missing Ohio State University football player told his mother in a text message the day he disappeared that concussions had his head messed up, according to a report filed with police.
Mahoning health official calls it a career after 19 years
Colleagues describe her as a consummate professional
Nadi murder suspect arraigned on robbery charge
Taken into custody Thursday after released from hospital
Needmore Flattery can all but guarantee joining a select group of state-bred runners if she prevails
Needmore Flattery can all but guarantee joining a select group of state-bred runners if she prevails
Letunov, Connor power Phantoms past Lumberjacks
Youngstown, Muskegon will meet again at Covelli Centre
More art in trove identified as looted
Associated Press BERLIN The Jewish Claims Conference said Friday it has already identified a
Spo tify on the spot
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. 11Streaming music, predicted by many
Welding, robotics, 3-D printing new topics for Lowellville students
Lowellville adds welding simulator and 3-D printer to its classroom this fall.
Homeless man charged with murder also suspect in incidents involving family
Marcus A. Honsaker, 26, arrested on a warrant Thanksgiving day after being charged with killing a 71-year-old Atlantic Street NW man about 10 days ago, has been a suspect in three incidents involving his relatives since Nov. 17.
Liberty department keeps OT down
Since the department reopened a station in September, it has kept its costs down.
Trumbull health board to offer overdose-reversal kits
Trumbull Board of Health to be one of few in state to offer overdose-reversal kits
Webster family still making difference at St. Vincent de Paul
Standing around a table at the St. Vincent de Paul Society Dining Hall, preparing cookies for patrons Friday are, from left: Daisha Boyd, Gabrielle Boyd, Madison Hayes and Kierra Boyd. The young ladies were little girls five years ago when the Webster family tradition of volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul the day after Thanksgiving was started.
Family
Family Parents: Father, Stephen Babnich; mother, Celestine; stepfather, Joseph Salata. All are
Chalmers takes lead at Australian Open
Chalmers takes lead at Australian Open SYDNEY Two-time former champion Greg Chalmers took a
CANFIELD HOCKEY 2014-15 Team
1Charlie Cole 8Zoie Amatore 9Noah Guerrieri 11Stephen Sansoterra 13Seth Opladen 19Sam
Saturday entries
Saturday entries Post Time: 12:45PM First Race — Purse $5,500, Claiming $3,500, 3 yo’s & up, F &
City’s neighborhoods, corridors reflect community that’s aging
Editorial: The mayor of Youngstown, John A. McNally, asked voters to give him the tools needed to tackle two
Pope urges opposition to IS
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Pope Francis urged Muslim leaders to condemn the “barbaric
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Diane Ladd is 79. Musician Chuck Mangione is 74. Country singer Jody Miller is
Plunge in oil prices is a boon for consumers
Associated Press A renewed plunge in oil prices is a worrying sign of weakness in the global
Mine inspections result in 127 citations
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. Federal impact inspections at U.S. coal mines resulted in 127
God cares about the welfare of creations
In Luke 12:6-7 Jesus says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is
Use Ferguson as springboard to mend police-community ties
Editorial: Rioting and disturbances ROCKED Ferguson, Mo., and the nation this week after a grand jury decided
convent Background
History: St. Elisabeth Convent is named for the martyr Grand Princess Elisabeth, and was founded in
Citizenship rules are complicated
Opinion: By Peter Schuck Los Angeles Times To Americans, the rules of citizenship can seem simple: You’re
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Old Fashioned Christmas at the Mill, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: A
FES service changes effect Valley businesses
Energy consultant: There's 'real vibrant competition' in electricity market
Business incubator to host workshop
Business incubator to host workshop YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator, 241 W.
Nativity display
Nativity display VILLA MARIA, PA. Sisters of the Humility of Mary will sponsor the annual
Rebels push forward in southern Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian rebels backed by the United States are making their biggest gains
S&P slips as oil slump hits market
Associated Press NEW YORK A sharp drop in crude prices tugged down shares in oil and gas
Donations sought
Donations sought STRUTHERS The Struthers Shop with a Cop committee reported it still is in need
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley Tanner and Dan Simerlink, Youngstown, girl, Nov.
Ohio prisons require changes
Opinion: The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer: The brief but frightening prison escape of T.J. Lane, who was serving
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2014. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Submit information on services for Christmas, New Year
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NY boys buried in snow pile heard rescuers calling
NY boys buried in snow pile heard rescuers calling NEWBURGH, N.Y. Two boys trapped in a snow
Black Friday: Less hustle and bustle
Associated Press NEW YORK Black Friday seemed a little less crazy this year. There were
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: St. Louis
Man fires shots in Austin, tries to set consulate ablaze
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas A gunman fired more than 100 rounds at downtown buildings in
Environmentalists fear bill would weaken Ohio fracking oversight
Environmentalists fear bill would weaken Ohio fracking oversight
Common Core is a target
Opinion: COLUMBUS We’re midway through the Legislature’s lame-duck session, and there’s plenty of