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Thursday, December 31 (114 stories)
Cotton Bowl final: Alabama 38, Michigan State 0
Alabama (13-1) will meet Clemson (14-0) in the College Football Playoff title game on Monday, Jan. 11 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
US stocks end 2015 mostly flat, capping volatile year
US stocks end 2015 mostly flat, capping volatile year
Affluenza teen held at Mexican immigration holding center
Affluenza teen held at Mexican immigration holding center
Orange Bowl final: Clemson 37, Oklahoma 17
Bob Stoops' Oklahoma Sooners were shut out in the second half.
Ben Carson's staffers quit, question his readiness for the White House
Ben Carson's staffers quit, question his readiness for the White House
Puerto Rico reports its first mosquito-borne Zika case
Puerto Rico reports its first mosquito-borne Zika case
Cleveland mayor: Peaceful Tamir Rice protests can continue
Cleveland mayor: Peaceful Tamir Rice protests can continue
Fire breaks out near Dubai's New Year's fireworks display
Fire breaks out near Dubai's New Year's fireworks display
Oakhill Timeline - FEBRUARY 15, 2016:
Yavorcik provides a 24-page document from prosecutors given to him before his indictment outlining the prosecutors’ case against him.
Oakhill Timeline - FEBRUARY 12, 2016:
The judge agrees to let Yavorcik, an attorney since 1999, defend himself.
Oakhill Timeline - JANUARY 14, 2016:
At the request of Judge Burnside, prosecutors reduce the number of counts against the three defendants to 53. Prosecutors say it keeps the strongest charges in the indictment.
Oakhill Timeline - OCTOBER 27, 2015:
Prosecutors file their list of 86 potential witnesses to testify in the case. The number is reduced to 53 on Jan. 22, 2016.
Oakhill Timeline - OCTOBER 16, 2015:
The first public pretrial hearing in the case includes the revelation that Youngstown political consultant Harry Strabala admitted he secretly recorded Mahoning Valley politicians.
Oakhill Timeline - JUNE 14, 2015:
Prosecutors indict Sciortino in Mahoning County on 25 felonies: 21 counts of unauthorized use of property - computer or telecommunication property - and 4 counts of theft in office. He is accused of illegally using government-owned computers and software more than 300 time to raise money for political purposes to keep him in office, and for directing three of his employees to assist him. He pleads not guilty.
Oakhill Timeline - JANUARY 8, 2015:
A 100-page “notice of intent to use evidence” is filed by prosecutors that provides further details on the alleged crimes committed by the defendants.
Oakhill Timeline - NOVEMBER 5, 2014:
Sciortino is defeated by Republican Ralph Meacham in a re-election bid. Sciortino’s term ends Feb. 23, 13 days before it was to officially end, with a three-member panel of retired judge remove him early from office. He spent those final days on paid suspension.
Oakhill Timeline - JUNE 11, 2014:
A 145-page bill of particulars is filed by prosecutors that outline the specific charges against the three defendants.
Oakhill Timeline - MAY 14, 2014:
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy McGinty announced a 83-count indictment against Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, then-Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino and attorney Marty Yavorcik. The charges include engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, bribery, perjury, conspiracy, money laundering and tampering with records.
Oakhill Timeline - JULY 11, 2011:
A visiting judge dismisses a 73-count indictment without prejudice, meaning the charges could be refiled later. The case was dismissed by prosecutors because of their inability to obtain tape recordings from the FBI and provide them to the defense making it impossible to proceed.
Oakhill Timeline - JULY 29, 2010:
The grand jury returns a 73-count indictment charging seven people and three organizations with multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to the relocation of the county’s Job and Family Services offices from Garland Plaza to Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Oakhill Timeline - FEBRUARY-JULY 2010:
A Mahoning County grand jury hears testimony and examines documents on Oakhill in at least 12 sessions with the special prosecutors, concluding its work this week. The grand jury, which was scheduled for a four-month session ending April 30, was extended twice at the request of the special prosecutors, but the county’s common pleas judges said the extension ending this week would be the final extension.
Oakhill Timeline - DECEMBER 2008:
The county moves its Veterans’ Service Commission from its Southside Annex to Oakhill.
Oakhill Timeline - NOVEMBER 2008:
At the request of Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains, the county common pleas judges appoint Dennis P. Will and Paul M. Nick as special prosecutors to probe potential criminal conflict of interest related to the purchase of Oakhill.
Oakhill Timeline - JULY 2007:
The County moves its department of Job and Family Services from the Cafaro Co.-owned Garland Plaza on the city’s East Side to Oakhill; and the Cafaro Co. loses in the bench trial of its lawsuit to rescind the county’s purchase of Oakhill. The trial judge orders County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino to immediately issue the $75,000 check for the former hospital. Sciortino does so.
Oakhill Timeline - JULY 2006:
The County buys Oakhill in U.S. Bankruptcy Court and keeps the city health department and coroner’s office there, but assumes responsibility for more than $900,000 worth of mortgages and liens, including a $430,000 Ohio Department of Development loan to SCDC and a real estate tax bill of about $400,000.
Oakhill Timeline - MAY 2006:
SCDC files for Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy, threatening Oakhill tenants, including the Youngstown Health Department and Mahoning County coroner’s office, with possible eviction on short notice.
Oakhill Timeline - AUGUST 1999:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases a $1 million grant to convert the former hospital into a multi-tenant facility, which is renamed Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Oakhill Timeline - SEPTEMBER 1998:
Forum Health sells its former Southside Medical Center for $1 to the nonprofit Southside Community Development Corp.
North Jackson ex-minister's rape and gross sexual imposition conviction upheld
North Jackson ex-minister's rape and gross sexual imposition conviction upheld
Judges rule Boardman heroin evidence came from valid search warrant
Judges rule Boardman heroin evidence came from valid search warrant
Turnpike plazas offering free coffee to New Year’s travelers
Turnpike plazas offering free coffee to New Year’s travelers
Ohio credentialing system meant to improve emergency access
Ohio credentialing system meant to improve emergency access
Market Street bridge will be closed to motorists and pedestrians at noon
Market Street bridge will be closed to motorists and pedestrians at noon
December delight: It's warmest recorded in Valley
Temperatures will be above normal through the spring, according to the National Weather Service
Baby injured Dec. 15 dies of injuries
Father arrested last week for felonious assault waives hearing
Hollywood Gaming race course records record revenues
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Ohio-Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course reported record
Cash, Benjamin lead YSU over Tennessee State
Sarah Cash scored a career-high 22 points and Indiya Benjamin had 11 points and six assists.
Let Youngstown academic panel meet, state urges
The state has objected to the magistrate’s decision that the YEA has standing to challenge an academic distress panel appointment.
High School sports | Results of Wednesday’s games
GIRLS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 81, Liberty 38 YOUNGSTOWN Natalie Lynn and Sabria Hunter
Late Herman Adams hailed as patriot, strong voice for veterans
With the death of the former commander of VFW Post 6488, the Youngstown community lost a patriot and strong voice for veterans, particularly black veterans from his generation who didn’t get the recognition they deserved.
Kasich, Legislature facing hot-button issues in ’16
There are plenty of issues that could put Gov. John Kasich and Republican legislative leaders at odds in the new year.
SPORTS DIGEST || Ohio State QB Jones declares for NFL draft
Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones has announced he will skip his senior season and declare for the NFL draft.
Late-night changes, ‘Empire’ top TV events
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK It’s been a year of shifting sands in late
A newcomer’s album beats out Lamar, Adele
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK More than hit singles, albums are works of art that
‘Where Are U Now’ leads list of top songs
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK If The Associated Press could create its own “NOW”
The year’s top local entertainment stories
The year’s top local entertainment stories THE SUMMER OF ‘BAR RESCUE’ By GUY D’ASTOLFO
Judge pulls driver’s license Liberty man was not supposed to have
Was sentenced to a lifetime ban on driving
2 arraigned in Christmas morning shooting
No one hurt; baby taken from mother who was driving given to grandparents
Struthers child rape case bound over to Mahoning Court court
A man is accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl.
Poor ticket sales resulted in the cancelation of next month’s TEDxYoungstown event
It could be rescheduled, according to the event’s curator
New Youngstown lawmakers are ready to get to work
Four of the seven members are serving for the first time.
Valley overflowed with losses, discoveries in 2015
Among the Top 10 news stories of 2015 chosen by Vindy editors and staff were the General Assembly voting to give control over the long-failing Youngstown school system to a CEO; sewer overflows after heavy June rain caused a massive fish kill in Lake Newport; and Corinne Gump, 10, and her grandparents died in a fire for which Robert Seman, the boyfriend of Corinne’s mother, was indicted on arson charges. The indictment came the same day Seman was to stand trial on charges he raped Corinne.
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Wednesday’s results
RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 8 Lucky T Lou (Magrell, J.)$8.60$4.00$2.80 2 Ray’s Legacy
Mourners honor NYC detective, soldier
Associated Press NEW YORK Joseph Lemm, a Nebraska country boy turned New York City police
Cortland man sentenced to the county jail again for probation violation stemming from hit-skip
Steven J. Monolakis, 38, of Meacham Drive in Cortland, began serving 90 days in the Trumbull County jail Monday
Chicago mayor: Police reforms should make force last option
Associated Press CHICAGO Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that Chicago police must be better
US: Iran launched rocket near ships
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates The U.S. on Wednesday accused Iran of launching a
METRO DIGEST || Man pleads guilty to rape of child
Man pleads guilty to rape of child WARREN Jesse Young, 40, of Maryland Street Northeast,
DECEMBER | Warmest
DECEMBER | Warmest This month will be the warmest December in the Mahoning Valley’s recorded
Turks, Belgians: Attacks foiled
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey With less than 48 hours left in 2015, Turkey on Wednesday became
Poll finds split over who merits religious freedoms
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans place a higher priority on preserving the religious
Bond set for man accused in beating
Bond set for man accused in beating YOUNGSTOWN Bond was set at $50,000 Monday in Youngstown
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2015. ASSOCIATED PRESS On
New Year’s What’s open/closed
A list of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for the New
mahoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury Wednesday indicted these people on these charges: James Brown, 36,
‘Affluenza’ teen stays in Mexico; mom extradited
Associated Press MEXICO CITY The Texas teenager known for using an “affluenza” defense in a
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
College football: Are you ready for some football? Year 2 of the college playoffs unfolds today with
College football: Are you ready for some football? Year 2 of the college playoffs unfolds today with
Ohioans said no to greed in 2015; greedy not fazed
Editorial: Without a doubt, defeat in November of the marijuana legalization issue by more than 1 million votes
Weight Watchers stock soars as Oprah ad begins
Associated Press NEW YORK Weight Watchers is getting another boost from Oprah Winfrey. The
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.96—.17 Aqua America, .71
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Man For All Seasons” by Robert Bolt, directed by Gerri Jenkins, Victorian
Prosecutors defend urging no charges in Rice shooting
Prosecutors who recommended bringing no charges against two officers in the shooting of Tamir Rice said they were required to reveal to a grand jury they didn’t think a conviction was possible.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Reruns and sports top last week’s viewing NEW YORK Football and reruns prevailed on
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Steve Vuich, 8 p.m. Brewtus Brewing
Too much information a threat to the stability of democracies
Opinion: By Virginia Postrel Bloomberg View For most of Martin Gurri’s 29 years working for the Central
Emerging from shadows, pot trade tries to build brands
Associated Press DENVER Snoop Dogg has his own line of marijuana. So does Willie Nelson. Melissa
Sheriff identifies inmates who died in jail
Associated Press PAINESVILLE A northeast Ohio sheriff’s office has identified two inmates who
Stoops, Sooners meet No. 1 Clemson today
From a protest in the spring to travel woes in the fall, Oklahoma coped with plenty of distractions on its way to the Orange Bowl.
Become ’16 master gardener
Q. What all do you do as master gardeners? Is there a training class coming up? Lori from Boardman
What are your garden plans?
What are your garden plans? Take a moment as the new year begins to think about your garden for
oddly enough
oddly enough Asylum-seekers in Sweden fear refugee shelter is haunted STOCKHOLM Thirty-five
Tips on identification BIRD watching
By Nancy D. BRUNDAGE Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist When looking out into your yard or
Understanding seed catalogs
Understanding seed catalogs From letters at the end of listings to notes about organic, what does
Judge ends stun-gun lawsuit
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal judge has formally ended a lawsuit brought against a central
Bugs in the house?
Bugs in the house? Check your houseplants. If you brought in plants from outside, you may have
Force a little spring while winter winds blow
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer ‘Tis the season for amarylllis, little pots of
Winter Celebration: The Forest
Winter Celebration: The Forest When: Through Jan. 3 What: Enjoy a stroll through a reimagined
Friend of Calif. shooters is indicted
Friend of Calif. shooters is indicted RIVERSIDE, Calif. A friend of one of the shooters in the
birthdays
birthdays Actor Anthony Hopkins is 78. Actor Tim Considine (“My Three Sons”) is 75. Actress Sarah
Pep Boys agrees to be acquired by Icahn for $1 billion
Pep Boys agrees to be acquired by Icahn for $1 billion NEW YORK Carl Icahn is acquiring Pep
‘Spotlight’ film shined the brightest
By Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune So many images to remember, and to take our minds off Donald
Road Department suffers because of state law
Canfield Township’s road department is expected to suffer the most from the loss of estate tax
How shall we remember 2015? Or shall we try to forget it?
Opinion: It is always hard to know when a turning point has been reached, and usually it is long afterwards before we recognize it. However, if 2015 has been a turning point, it may well have marked a turn in a downward direction for America and for Western civilization.
The Year of the Deal
Associated Press NEW YORK Companies around the world spent a record $5.04 trillion on
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Hateful Eight (R) ss Shortly after the Civil War, an octet of dangerous
Wednesday, December 30 (99 stories)
Youngstown police awaiting autopsy report before amending chares against baby's dad
A man charged with felonious assault after his 2-month-old son was injured tearfully waived a preliminary hearing Wednesday in municipal court – just hours after learning the boy died.
Youngstown Distress Commission files objection to ruling favoring YEA
The Academic Distress Commission for Youngstown City Schools wants to be allowed to meet, and it has filed an objection to the magistrate’s decision that gives the teachers union standing to challenge an appointment to the commission.
Perfect December for sun-lovers; not so much for skiiers
For those who hate cold weather, this was a December to remember.
Loss and discovery topped Valley's 2015 news stories
The Mahoning Valley is a lot of things, but 2015 showed that boring certainly isn’t one of them.
Grand jury to weigh charges in child rape case
The case of a man police said sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl has been bound over to a Mahoning County grand jury for further consideration.
Baby in car used in Friday shooting given to grandparents
An 8-month-old baby placed in the custody of the Mahoning County Childrens Services Board after her mother was arrested early Christmas morning for driving a car used in a shooting, was turned over to the baby’s grandparents.
Death of Herman Adams particular loss for area veterans
With the death of Herman R. Adams, the Youngstown community lost a patriot and strong voice for veterans, particularly black veterans from his generation who didn’t get the recognition they deserved.
Despite lifetime driving ban, Demidovich gets license on advice of parole officer
William Demidovich, 82, of Roosevelt Drive in Liberty, turned over his driver’s license Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court – a license he got in the fall of 2011 despite being sentenced to a lifetime ban on driving.
New Youngstown council ready to tackle difficult 2016
Despite 2016 being a challenging financial year for Youngstown, members of the new city council say they are ready to get to work.
5 issues puts Gov. Kasich, legislature at odds in 2016
There are plenty of issues that could put Gov. John Kasich and Republican legislative leaders at odds in the new year.
Fla. police: Daughter shot by mother was visiting for holidays
Fla. police: Daughter shot by mother was visiting for holidays
Banned driver dies after crashing into Secret Service car
Banned driver dies after crashing into Secret Service car
Youngstown police investigating assault of man on East Side
Youngstown police investigating assault of man on East Side
Bill Cosby charged with sexually assaulting a woman
Bill Cosby charged with sexually assaulting a woman
DA: Pa. dad endangered infant by passing out in car from drugs
DA: Dad endangered infant by passing out in car from drugs
Ohio Supreme Court throws out hidden drugs evidence-tampering conviction
Court throws out hidden drugs evidence-tampering conviction
Prosecutors defend urging no charges in Tamir Rice shooting
Prosecutors defend urging no charges in Tamir Rice shooting
Apple agrees to pay $350 million in Italian tax case
Apple agrees to pay $350 million in Italian tax case
Girard police investigating car damages on city street
Girard police investigating car damages on city street
Gospel concert New Year's Eve at Rising Star Baptist Church
Gospel concert New Year's Eve at Rising Star Baptist Church
Officials: Credit card ’skimmers’ found at Ohio gas pumps
Officials: Credit card ’skimmers’ found at Ohio gas pumps
URGENT | TEDxYoungstown canceled in January due to poor ticket sales
TEDxYoungstown canceled in January due to poor ticket sales
Man banned for life from driving surrenders license
Man banned for life from driving surrenders license
UPDATED: Bill Cosby is charged with sexually assaulting a woman
Bill Cosby is charged with sexually assaulting a woman
2-month-old baby dies; father admits shaking incident
2-month-old baby dies; father admits shaking incident
Success spurs new TMHF grant for anti-overdose program
Success spurs new TMHF grant for anti-overdose program
Mahoning Dem Chairman Betras blasts regional chamber's request
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s request to be “involved” if any presidential candidates visit the area gave Mahoning County Democratic Chairman David Betras an opening to take shots at one of his favorite targets: Thomas M. Humphries, the chamber’s top official.
Betras rebukes Humphries after request for role when presidential hopefuls visit
Betras sent a largely sarcastic email asking if the chamber wanted money for its involvement.
Pelini’s arrival, Penguins’ playoff miss highlight 2015
YSU didn’t make the 2015 playoffs, but OSU finished the 2014 CFP strong.
YSU’s Hain out with injury
The severity of starting senior forward Bobby Hain’s foot injury is still uncertain.
Devils top Niles to stay perfect
The Blue Devils — averaging just under 95 points per game — lifted their record to 9-0.
MSU's Scott among freshmen in key roles
Hubbard High graduate L.J. Scott made his mark in the Big Ten title game.
Canfield passes road test at Fitch
ulian Vitto scored Canfield’s final four points from the foul line.
Boxer died of bleeding on brain, pathologist says
The bleeding on the brain that killed Hamzah Ajahmi is the most common cause of death in boxing, pathologist says
Youngstown school plan speeds up turnaround effort
Cleveland Plan officials say quick results unlikely
Mill's request for return of overpaid taxes refused
Decision affects Warren schools and several other government entities
Record-breaking vehicle sales expected for December, 2015
When automakers report their December sales after this weekend records will be broken.
10 bids received for exterior work on future muni court home
The apparent lowest proposal of $392,160 is significantly below the city’s $606,000 estimate.
Suspect who bit victim's ear still at large
Township police continue to investigate an attempted theft from an auto that left one man with a severed ear.
‘Witcher 3’ and ‘Fallout 4’ top critic’s list of 2015 video games
By LOU KESTEN Associated Press Associated Press video- game critic Lou Kesten’s favorite titles
The best of 2015 in arts and entertainment ‘HAMILTON’ ruled the stage
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK This year’s best-in-theater lists are going to be
Commissioners approve Boardman sewer system work
The Mahoning County commissioners have approved a $687,511 Boardman sanitary sewer lining and manhole-sealing contract.
METRO DIGEST || Woman scares off armed robber with gun
A 38-year-old South Side woman told police she scared off an armed robber late Monday with her own handgun.
METRO DIGEST || Pedestrian hit on Meridian
Pedestrian hit AUSTINTOWN A Youngstown man, Frank Puli Jr., 61, remained in St. Elizabeth
YSU women ready to get back on court
Youngstown State women’s coach John Barnes obviously knows he has a talented and athletic group, as evidenced by the Penguins’ 9-2 record.
Gov. Kasich talks taxes in year-end review
Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, shown here during an early-December campaign stop with young professionals in Manchester, N.H., said more needs to be done to shift Ohio away from its reliance on income taxes.
“Dr. Who” meshes with “Sherlock” at the library
The Poland library hosted a Who-Lock event on Dec. 17. The event combined the two famous shows on BBC, “Doctor Who” and “Sherlock.”
CHC students get goose bumps at book fair
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students entering C.H. Campbell Elementary School’s library
Students start holiday shopping early
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students at Poland Dobbins Elementary had the
Mini market supports local artists and businesses
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In support of shopping local and small business, Stone
Canfield swimming competes against Glen Oak
The Canfield coed swimming and diving team competed against Glen Oak on Dec. 9. The girls team
Boardman Community Briefs
Houston named to fall 2015 Dean’s High Honors List Mitchell Houston was named to the fall 2015
Poland Sports Briefs
Girls basketball falls to Lakeview On Dec. 16, the Poland girls basketball lost to Lakeview 59-50.
City, library and SCORE partner
The City of Youngstown Community Planning and Economic Development Office along with SCORE and the
Guest chef provides new meal to students
A new lunch item was provided for students as an opportunity to switch up from the normal lunch on Dec. 11 at Boardman High School.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
Boardman choir gives gift of music to Robinwood students
Robinwood Lane Elementary School hosted a special guest performance on Dec. 11 - the Boardman High School choir, who performed a little holiday concert for the elementary students.
Refresh Dental sponsors new CHS softball scoreboard
The Canfield Local School District announced a partnership with the North American Dental Group’s affiliate, Refresh Dental, for the sponsorship of a new Canfield High School Lady Cardinals softball scoreboard.
Tomlin says Steelers still confident
Mike Tomlin remains as sure as ever the Pittsburgh Steelers are good enough to play well into January and beyond.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SATURDAY Vienna United Methodist Church, 4265 Warren-Sharon Road, will serve Swiss steak dinners
Elliott didn’t know license suspended
Court records show that Elliott had his license suspended after failing to pay for a speeding ticket he received on May 15.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Russ Tamblyn is 81. Singer Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary is 78.
DuPont moves on job cuts ahead of merger
Associated Press DuPont will cut 1,700 jobs in its home state of Delaware and thousands more
New Year’s | What’s open/closed
A list of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for the New
Coal industry on track for record-low deaths
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Amid layoffs and idled operations, the U.S. coal industry is
What is the best way of helping endangered populations in the Mideast? Not by playing politics
Opinion: In this Christmas season, Christian Arabs are under threat as never before in the region where
Suburbia registered strongest opposition to marijuana-legalization issue in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Opposition was strongest in suburbia to Ohio’s first-in-the-nation
Gains in Ramadi come at high cost
Associated Press BAGHDAD The advance of Iraqi forces into the heart of Ramadi, a restive city
Warren church will welcome in 2016 with worship, music and mime
The special service will begin at 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve
Let boxing death, movie spotlight brain injuries
Editorial: A real-life tragedy in a Youngstown boxing ring and an on-screen drama on a Pittsburgh football
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Naser Alwanni and Manar Ibrahim, Girard, girl, Dec. 28.
Police academy leaders in Ohio: Proposed standards may up costs
Associated Press DAYTON Some police academy leaders are concerned that proposed statewide
Selected local stocks
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US official: Airstrikes have killed 10 IS leaders
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. and coalition airstrikes killed 10 Islamic State leaders over
NYPD assures New Year’s revelers
NYPD assures New Year’s revelers NEW YORK With the nation still jittery over shooting massacres
US stocks ending ’15 mostly flat, capping volatile year
Associated Press The stock market took investors for a wild ride in 2015, but in the end it was a
‘Affluenza’ teen, mom planned flight to Mexico, official says
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas A teen fugitive who’s known for using an “affluenza” defense
A mass cultural event
Opinion: By Ann Friedman Los Angeles Times A few days ago, as I bought tickets to “Star Wars: The Force
Midwest storms bring 1st taste of winter to Northeast
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine Winter weather that spun off a series of deadly storms in the
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2015. There is one day left in the year.
cleveland 2 cops still in jeopardy over boy’s killing
Associated Press CLEVELAND Despite the grand jury decision not to charge a white patrolman in
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Hospitality alliance
Hospitality alliance YOUNGSTOWN A new trade group, Mahoning Valley Hospitality Alliance, will
The five most-streamed tracks on Spotify in the United States
The five most-streamed tracks on Spotify in the United States, based on the number of people who
Canfield Community Briefs
Ung named CVMS spelling champ The annual Canfield Village Middle School Spelling Bee took place on
Poland Community Briefs
Heidelberg University announces spring semester dean’s list More than 350 Heidelberg University
CHS senior class hosts annual craft show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School class of 2016 carried on the
Dec. 14
Dec. 14 Theft: $400 was stolen from a room at the EconoLodge, 5431 Seventy-Six Drive. Criminal
Spectacular sparkling for your New Year’s Eve
Spectacular sparkling for your New Year’s Eve If you want to enjoy some great bubbles without
Golden Rye Grille Small-town GOODNESS
Sometimes a small town has that restaurant where everybody gathers for down home cooking just like momma used to make.
oddly enough
oddly enough ‘Dogs eat crazy things’: Vets remove toys from puppy’s tummy LEVITTOWN, Pa. A
By JeanMarie Brownson
By JeanMarie Brownson Chicago Tribune As 2015 ends, I’m thinking of this year’s loss of chef
Help with the cheeseburger challenge
Help with the cheeseburger challenge In their quest to find the valley’s best burger, the Burger
Tuesday, December 29 (66 stories)
Governor urges elimination of income tax duirng year-end review
It was less than three minutes into his year-end review that Gov. John Kasich focused his attention on taxes.
Boxer had no prior brain injuries, coroner says in autopsy report
Hamzah Ajahmi died of bleeding on his brain after his first professional boxing match, according to preliminary findings of the forensic pathologist who performed the boxer’s autopsy Dec. 23.
Analysts expecting record vehicle sales in December, year
When automakers report their December sales after this weekend records will be broken.
Youngstown Plan is most aggressive school CEO takeover in US, state senator says
While House Bill 70, known as The Youngstown Plan, moves forward, a similar plan to improve Cleveland Metro School districts is in its third year.
Cleveland company submits low bid on muni court work
A Cleveland company has the apparent lowest proposal – $392,160 – to do extensive exterior work to the City Hall Annex, where the city’s municipal court will be relocated by late 2017.
Defunct Warren mill won't get tax funds reimbursed, court rules
The 11th District Court of Appeals has refused a request by the owners of the former RG/WCI steel mill that several Warren-area government entities reimburse $658,316 to $1.2 million in overpaid property taxes from 2001 to 2003.
Police still searching for suspect who bit victim's ear
Township police continue to investigate an attempted theft from an auto that left one man with a severed ear.
2 arrested in Brussels, suspected of plotting holiday terror attacks
Belgian authorities announced Tuesday they have arrested two men and seized military-type uniforms and Islamic State group propaganda in connection with a suspected plot to unleash holiday season attacks against police, soldiers and celebrated locations in Brussels.
Boardman police continue to investigate severed ear episode
Boardman police continue to investigate severed ear episode
Vandalism and criminal damaging at Boardman Dollar General
Vandalism and criminal damaging at Boardman Dollar General
Commissioners OK pact for lining sewers and sealing manholes in Boardman
Commissioners OK pact for lining sewers and sealing manholes in Boardman
Ferris leads Rebels in low-scoring tilt
The Lowellville High School girls basketball team took extra time in practice in order to prepare for Crestview’s defensive pressure.
School threats prompt calls for stiffer penalties
Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd, said lawmakers are considering bills that would require people who make false reports to repay any costs that result from responding officers and other agencies.
Ferenchak withdraws deal, goes forward with case
After the school board issued a press release about its decision to resolve the matter, Ferenchak decided to move forward with the case.
Trumbull board eliminates sheriff, commissioner candidates from ballot
Despite errors on petitions from Democrats Sean O’Brien for 32nd District state senator, Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk for coroner, Sheriff Tom Altiere for sheriff and Mauro Cantalamessa for county commissioer and Republican Syreana R. Harris for county treasurer, all were ruled valid.
Horizon Science Academy to honor St. Dom's Father Maturi
The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.
Trumbull commissioners seek repairs to historic Courthouse clocks, bell
Trumbull commissioners seek repairs to historic Courthouse clocks and bell
OSU: Elliott remains eligible for Fiesta Bowl
A university spokesman said Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott’s status for Friday’s BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl against Notre Dame will not be affected after he was at fault during a Sunday afternoon car crash.
Boardman trustees advance projects, consider pet protection
Township trustees opened bids Monday for a project that will replace part of the road-salt barn, a 35-year-old structure on the same property as the township government center at 8299 Market St.
Mops to movie: The real Joy dishes on ‘Joy’
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK So then there was that time that Joy Mangano,
Show has advice for diet that’s healthy
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES January is looming, and we all know what that
Waterline breaks plague Howland neighborhood
The current and future service directors for Niles are offering no solutions to help residents of Ridgelawn Avenue Southeast in Howland who have had two waterline breaks since Thursday and around five this year.
2 jailed, 3 others from Pa. cited on heroin-related charges
The holiday weekend was not a good one for western Pennsylvania residents who came to the city looking for drugs.
Extreme weather poses increasing threat to US power grid
An Associated Press analysis of industry data found that severe weather is the leading cause of major outages on the nation’s power grid.
Price plunge good for consumers, bad for Valley workers
Among the top stories in 2015 was Vallourec Star laying off workers because of the downturn in the oil and gas industry. Vallourec makes steel pipe for hydraulic fracturing.
POLAND TOWNSHIP Trustees pick chairman, set 2016 meeting times
Township trustees selected Eric Ungaro as board chairman for 2016 at their re-organizational meeting Monday and also took care of a number of necessary business items such as setting meeting times for next year and approving temporary appropriations
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE/MONDAY’S RESULTs, TODAY’S ENTRIES
TRACK CONDITION: fast First Race - Purse $24,500, Maiden special weight, 2 yo, Six Furlongs.
Gophers fend off Chippewas
Associated Press DETROIT Cooper Rush was being taken down from behind, so to avoid a sack, he
Alcohol & Alzheimer’s
By Allie Shah Star Tribune (Minneapolis) People with early Alzheimer’s disease have something
Enriched uranium moved to Russia from Iran
Associated Press VIENNA A landmark nuclear deal with Tehran moved closer to implementation
chicago police Advocates: Crisis training has lapsed
Associated Press CHICAGO In the wake of another police shooting, Mayor Rahm Emanuel called for
Iraqi troops advance in Ramadi; pockets of IS remain in city
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqi forces backed by U.S.-led airstrikes drove Islamic State
Untaxed Ohio casino freebies must be reviewed, panel urges
Associated Press COLUMBUS Failing to tax more than $650 million worth of promotional freebies at
Fitbit apparently was hot Christmas seller
Associated Press NEW YORK It was a very merry Christmas for fitness-tracking device maker
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Meadowlark Lemon of Globetrotters dies SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Meadowlark Lemon, the
Fumbled snap costs Bengals in overtime
Associated Press DENVER DeMarcus Ware beat AJ McCarron to a fumbled snap in overtime, sending
Texas cleans up; Midwest gets pelted with snow, ice
Associated Press GARLAND, Texas Jacqui Gordon spent Monday sifting through the debris that had
Infant mortality rate
Infant mortality rate COLUMBUS Ohio’s infant mortality rate is showing signs of improvement,
Eat cilantro to banish psoriasis plaques
Q. I wrote to you about my luck with cilantro for psoriasis more than two years ago. It makes me
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2015. There are two days left in the year.
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown police shoot raccoon
Police shoot raccoon YOUNGSTOWN Police snared and fatally shot a raccoon they found at the rear
birthdays
birthdays Actress Mary Tyler Moore is 79. Actor Jon Voight is 77. Flutist Ray Thomas (Moody Blues)
Officer won’t face charges in killing of boy, 12
Associated Press CLEVELAND A grand jury Monday declined to indict a white rookie police officer
S. Korea, Japan reach deal on WWII sex slaves
S. Korea, Japan reach deal on WWII sex slaves SEOUL, South Korea An apology from Japan’s prime
Amazon sets records with holiday shipping
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Online retailer Amazon has been a prime beneficiary of more
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Murry and Stacy Bryant, Sebring, girl, Dec. 25. Joshua
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Vienna Township trustees, 7 a.m., town hall, 848 Youngstown-Kingsville Road.
Sam’s Club event
Sam’s Club event BOARDMAN Sam’s Club Hearing Center, 6361 South Ave, is celebrating the New Year
METRO DIGEST || Arrested in beating of woman
Arrested in beating YOUNGSTOWN Police have in custody a man suspected of beating a 64-year-old
BUSINESS DIGEST || Lower gas prices
Lower gas prices CLEVELAND Dominion East Ohio expects increased energy production from the
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Seal: Tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.98-0.14 Aqua America, .71
Uphill battle for Sanders
Opinion: In the 36 hours before the latest Democratic debate, the forces of Bernie Sanders and Hillary
Steve Harvey reminds us all of the pure beauty of beauty pageants
Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News When I was younger, beauty pageants were big
Gov. Kasich strikes blow for fairness in elections
Editorial: His critics undoubtedly will argue that Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich was playing presidential politics
oddly enough
oddly enough Report: Woman ate sweets, sushi while riding Walmart cart LECANTO, Fla. A Florida
Monday, December 28 (70 stories)
Top 10 business stories
This year, the Mahoning Valley dealt with job loss, cheered on the Chevrolet Cruze and saw growth in Youngstown.
Boardman man's ear bitten off by thief
A man trying to stop a car break-in needed more than 20 stitches after he was assaulted by a suspect.
Settlement over appointment of South Range BOE member now in question
After South Range Board of Education issued a press release about its decision to move forward to resolve pending litigation with Richard Ferenchak, he decided to withdraw a settlement and move forward with the case.
Commissioners apply for grant to renovate historic Trumbull Courthouse clock, bell
In March 1895, when the second Trumbull County Courthouse was destroyed in a fire, the county had been home to Warren’s Packard Electric Co. for five years, and the Packard brothers would build their first Packard automobile in Warren four years later, in 1899.
Ridgelawn water problems no worse than other nearby streets, Niles service director-elect says
The current and future service directors for Niles are offering no solutions now to help residents of Ridgelawn Avenue Southeast in Howland who have had two waterline breaks since Thursday and about seven this year.
Trumbull elections board rules O'Grady ineligible for ballot
Trumbull elections board rules O'Grady ineligible for ballot
Police looking for suspect in beating of woman on East Side
Police looking for suspect in beating of woman on East Side
White officer won’t face charges in killing of Cleveland boy
White officer won’t face charges in killing of Cleveland boy
Ohio firefighter dies after fall through floor during blaze
Ohio firefighter dies after fall through floor during blaze
West Branch school board to accept resignation of superintendent Tuesday
West Branch to name interim superintendent Tuesday
Mineral Ridge water customers to experience low water pressure Wednesday
Mineral Ridge water customers to experience low water pressure Wednesday
Women enters guilty plea to illegal activity at Austintown truck stop
Women enters guilty plea to illegal activity at Austintown truck stop
Panel: $650M in untaxed Ohio gambling freebies need review
Panel: $650M in untaxed Ohio gambling freebies need review
Increase puts Ohio gas prices closer to $2 as year ends
Increase puts Ohio gas prices closer to $2 as year ends
City of Hubbard issues water-conservation, boil-advisory alerts
City of Hubbard issues water-conservation, boil-advisory alerts
City officials keep watch over unusual-acting raccoon
City officials keep watch over unusual-acting raccoon
Police seek suspect in beating of 64-year-old woman
Police seek suspect in beating of 64-year-old woman
Manning denies he used HGH
Peyton Manning angrily denied allegations to ESPN on Sunday morning he used HGH in 2011.
Student-run spirit store provides professional practice
Working with an actual business allows students to get a better sense of how a business is run
Browns run out of time against Chiefs
Johnny Manziel led a second-half comeback by making timely throws and scrambling for key first downs.
From volunteerism to Civil Air Patrol, Canfield teen epitomizes selflessness
The CAP is a great opportunity for adolescents in the Valley
Entertainer of the Year ‘Star Wars,’ of course
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES “Star Wars” isn’t just strong. It’s
Video Game Review
“Halo 5: Guardians” Grade: C Details: Microsoft, for the Xbox One, $59.95 Near the end of
Valley charter school students score poorly on state tests
Youngstown Community School scored above the state average in one area of the state tests
Ravens, Mallett shock rival Steelers
Getting beat by the Ravens was bad enough. Losing control of their playoff destiny made things even worse for the Steelers.
Fire damages vacant home in Howland
Staff report HOWLAND Fire damaged a vacant home in the 3000 block of Ravenwood Drive on Sunday.
Defenses could decide Bengals-Broncos tonight
The Broncos (10-4) are No. 1 in the league against the run and the pass. The Bengals (11-3) aren’t bad either. They’ve surrendered the fewest points in the NFL.
In the Huddle How area NFL players fared in Week 16
CLEVELAND BROWNS John Greco, OL, Boardman — Placed on injured reserve last Tuesday after suffering
WORTH a look
SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
S. Korea, Japan to discuss wartime Korean sex slaves
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea The foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan will meet
Relatives of 2 killed by police in Chicago question shootings
Associated Press CHICAGO Grieving relatives and friends of two people shot and killed by Chicago
‘Force Awakens’ is fastest to $1B
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has reached $1 billion at the box
Bergdahl deserves leniency
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Climate change. The national debt. Race relations. The
Where’s the peace or the goodwill?
Opinion: Not for a long time has the world seemed so removed from the angelic proclamation of 2,000 years
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the
IS puts up heavy fight to slow advance
Associated Press BAGHDAD Islamic State fighters are putting up a tough fight in the militant-
Dana School of Music hosts January horn workshop
Jan. 10 is horn workship at YSU’s Dana School of Music
Wind, rain, cold hamper cleanup efforts
Associated Press GARLAND, Texas At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in strong
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oddly enough
oddly enough Officer fired gun while practicing ‘quick draw’ DES MOINES, Iowa Des Moines
SPORTS digest
Canfield names 16 to Hall of Fame CANFIELD Sixteen Canfield athletes and coaches stretching
PRELIMINARY TEST RESULTS for charter schools
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS NAMESUBJECTPCT. PROF. COLUMBIANA Buckeye On-Line SchoolGr. 4 ELA53.1
Busiest airport hits major milestone
Busiest airport hits major milestone ATLANTA Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Monday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 2015. There are three days left in the year.
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Trumbull County Treasurer v. Gloria Castro et al, tax
Trumbull flooding
Trumbull flooding VIENNA The National Weather Service Cleveland office issued a flood warning
newsmakers
newsmakers Oscar-winning cameraman dies at 93 LOS ANGELES Haskell Wexler, the two-time Oscar-
Out-of-school suspensions grow out of control in Ohio
Editorial: Consider for a moment this common scenario that has played out for decades in the annals of
Lindsey Graham has fatal flaws
Opinion: By Taylor Batten The Charlotte Observer Lindsey Graham, meet Neil Postman. There were no
Cyberattacks could cripple US power grids
Second of a three-part series By GARANCE BURKE and JONATHAN FAHEY Associated Press SAN
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A child who was a passenger in a car involved in a chase and shooting early Christmas
Family: Charges unlikely in killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice by police
Associated Press CLEVELAND Nearly 400 days after a white police officer fatally shot a black 12
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, county
Free dinner
Free dinner Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will have a free neighborhood
Sunday, December 27 (85 stories)
Great American abortion divide should widen in 2016 presidential campaigns
The issue likely will be divisive in the race for U.S. Senate in Ohio
Family believes no one will be indicted in shooting death of Tamir Rice in Cleveland
A decision on charges is expected soon
Weekend tornadoes, flooding kill at least 23 in US
Tornadoes tore a 40-mile path of devastation in the Dallas area
Former Ohio teacher who recorded kindergartners in bathroom to be sentenced
The man could face a lengthy prison term
Cleveland, Pittsburgh NFL teams lose; Chiefs gain wild-card playoff berth
The Ravens upset the Steelers 20-17
Mahoning Valley charter schools perform poorly on state tests
Only one school performed better than the state average in one subject area
Flood warning issued in Trumbull County
Some roads will be flooded and impassible later today, officials warn
'Star Wars: Force Awakens" hits $1B mark faster than any film in history
The juggernaut helped other movies succeed this holiday weekend
Chicago cops fail residents, grieving mother of Saturday shooting victim says today
Police killed a 19-year-old man and 55-year-old woman
Meal-packing event set Jan. 9
Meal-packing event set Jan. 9 HERMITAGE, PA. A Stop Hunger Now Meal-Packing Event is planned
Kara McNeal | Vincent Nardy
YOUNGSTOWN Kara Dawn McNeal became the bride of Vincent James Nardy at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at St.
Jessica Creque | Ronald Harrison Jr.
HARTVILLE, OHIO Jessica Creque and Ronald Harrison Jr. exchanged marriage vows during a ceremony
Beth Arundel | Charles Russell
WARREN Warren City Hall was the setting of the 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18 wedding of Beth Arundel and
Miss Rudzik will marry Mr. McCluskey
PULASKI, PA. Edward and Tammy Rudzik of Pulaski, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their
Navarra-Smith engagement is announced
Sarah Navarra and Kerstin Smith, both of Columbus, are engaged and planning a June 4 wedding. The
Boehlke-Oyler nuptials set for July 23
Rachael Boehlke of Niles and Jason Oyler of Boardman are announcing their engagement and plans for a
Parents announce Garland-Morris engagement
William and Katherine Garland of Mineral Ridge and Richard and Nancy Morris of Alliance are
Abby Jensen to be bride of Bill Kaglic
AUSTINTOWN Abby Jensen and Bill Kaglic of Austintown are announcing their engagement and upcoming
Mr., Mrs. Rouser celebrate 50 years of marriage
YOUNGSTOWN The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Rouser Jr. of Youngstown was
Family dinner marks 50th for Ragozzinos
girard The children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Giuseppe Ragozzino of Girard hosted a
Stoops has Sooners chasing a title
The Cardinal Mooney graduate is in the College Football Playoff with a chance to win his second national title.
Mulling solar? Think of long-term payback
Solar panel systems last 30 to 40 years, with paybacks measured in years or decades.
Howland leads Warren JFK all the way
Connor Tamarkin had a game-high 18 points, Luciano Romeo added 16 and Howland was 20 of 26 at the foul line.
Youngstown audit says staffing levels in district rank high
Interim Superintendent Stephen Stohla has asked human resources officer to complete an audit of out
SPORTS DIGEST || Sebring to induct two into Hall of Fame
Sebring to induct two into Hall of Fame SEBRING The Sebring Athletic Hall of Fame will induct
Guatemalan woman gets life-saving chemo in Valley
Vilma Jerez came to the Mahoning Valley to receive the ultimate Christmas present – life-saving chemotherapy that is not available in her native Guatemala.
Browns rookie Erving facing critical offseason
LeCharles Bentley: Rookie lineman has talent, but ‘he has no clue what he’s doing’
Improvements at Mill Creek Lily Pond near completion
Beginning next month, visitors to Mill Creek MetroParks’ Lily Pond will have several new vantage points from which to experience the site that is among the park district’s most-visited.
Letson, Sauer inducted into Ohio Commodores
Atty. Thomas B.J. Letson and businesswoman Diane R. Sauer were among 10 people inducted into the Association of Ohio Commodores earlier this month in Columbus.
Browns players arrested after traffic stop
Armonty Bryant’s breakout season got sidetracked on Christmas morning.
First 2015 Kwanzaa event draws hundreds to New Bethel
Umoja (unity), the first of several events for Kwanzaa, an African-American cultural celebration aimed at empowering the black community, got underway Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church.
New Year’s Eve celebrations in Youngstown and Canfield Freshening up FIRST NIGHT
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN First Night Youngstown will have more of an
METRO DIGEST || New Year’s Day hike
New Year’s hike SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road,
Browns’ Orchard making strides
The rookie had to deal with his wife’s pregnancy-related illness during training camp.
Oklahoma stayed course with Stoops and it paid off
The Sooners wisely stuck with Youngstown native Bob Stoops.
Obstacles slow growth of wind, solar power
"I think [wind energy] is fine. But it doesn't make sense to me to have to transport it halfway across the United States. We're smarter than that," says Mike McKeown, a Missouri farmer whose property lies along the path of a proposed wind-energy transmission line.
Crosby, Letang return in Pens’ win
idney Crosby had a goal and an assist in his return after a one-game absence for a lower-body injury.
WSU turns El Paso into Cougar Town with Sun Bowl win
Washington State’s defense saved the Cougars in the snowy Sun Bowl.
Redskins clinch NFL East title
Kirk Cousins threw four touchdown passes and had a season-high 365 yards.
Area notices
Area notices BASEBALL Thiel College Winter Baseball Camp — will take place Jan. 17, 24 and 31
Huskies complete a strong finish with win
Chris Petersen’s young Washington team grew up late this season, closing with a victory Saturday in the Heart of Dallas Bowl for a winning record.
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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Think before taking photos of kids bathing
Tribune News Service Q. My 7-year-old recently had his 9-year-old friend over to spend the night.
up for adoption
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Charles Info:
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Week of December 27, 2015
Janice M. Petolla to Dinosaur Properties LLC, New Road, Youngstown, $29,900. Richard E. Gaum et al
BUSINESS DIGEST || Safety managers present OSHA topics
Safety managers present OSHA topics YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have
Tornadoes sweep through Dallas area
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Tornadoes swept through the Dallas area after dark Saturday evening
NEWSMAKERS
hPowder horn believed to belong to Founding Father up for auction TRENTON, N.J. A New Jersey
New strategies for Cedar Fair
New strategies for Cedar Fair TOLEDO One of the nation’s biggest amusement-park chains is
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Why did they take “Wicked City” off? I need something to keep my heart
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
AWARDS Three local Allstate agency owners received the “Allstate Agency Hands in the Community
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2015. There are four days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Officials: Fire at mosque is suspicious
Associated Press HOUSTON A fire at a Houston mosque is suspicious and may have been
Death toll from storm in Southeast rises to 18
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. The death toll in the Southeast climbed to 18 on Saturday
Top rebel’s death deals setback to Syrian opposition
Associated Press BEIRUT The assassination of a top Syrian rebel commander who led one of the
Youngstown Plan battles aren’t about the students
Editorial: By any objective measure, the Youngstown City School District has hit rock bottom academically and
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Trumbull County Board of Elections, 3:30 p.m., special meeting, board offices,
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Anthony Glista v. JP Morgan Chase, personal injury.
Juveniles do not deserve indiscriminate shackling
Opinion: Juveniles do not deserve indiscriminate shackling The Supreme Court of Ohio should be commended
Report: 2016 political ads have been mostly positive
Bloomberg News (TNS) WASHINGTON Although the front-runner for the 2016 Republican presidential
Political stench of 2015
Opinion: The rotting fish in Mill Creek Park’s Lake Newport in June were the manifestation of a major
For returns, some stores are naughty, some nice
Shopping for other people is difficult, says Consumer Reports. That’s why it’s important to pay
Graham might matter a little now
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View One more time: Winnowing works. Sen. Lindsey Graham dropped
Woman accidentally killed by police officer
Associated Press CHICAGO A Chicago police officer shot and killed two people early Saturday
The top five Broadway shows in 2015, according to the Broadway League, with box office gross, as of
The top five Broadway shows in 2015, according to the Broadway League, with box office gross, as of
Industry picks
Industry picks Where to go in 2016 Here’s a look at some recommendations for where to go in 2016
Travel in 2016
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor Rio and Cuba. The Pope’s Year of Mercy and artist Christo’s
Looking back at Valley’s top stories of 2015
Opinion: Closing out 2015 this week means a look back at the news that made our year. We start that look
Caliphate is doing well, IS leader says
Associated Press BEIRUT The Islamic State group on Saturday released a new message purportedly
Ending crude-oil export ban is good, but more needs done
Opinion: By Joseph R. MASON The Philadelphia Inquirer Last week Congress passed legislation lifting the
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Dec. 20 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Rogue
Warriors’ Curry AP’s Male Athlete of the Year
Curry finished first in a vote by U.S. editors and news directors, with the results released Saturday.
ON THE ALLEYS: Area Bowling scores
AMRON LANES SRI Investment Seniors (12-16) — Bob Gresh 290-696, Carl Cramer 267-667, Neil
Holliday in St. Pete pays off for Herd
Freshman Chase Litton had a helping hand in leading Marshall to a third straight 10-plus win season.
Virginia Tech wins Independence Bowl in Beamer’s finale
Frank Beamer finished with a 238-121-2 record at Virginia Tech over 29 seasons.
Duke tops Indiana in overtime in Pinstripe Bowl
Former Mineral Ridge RB Devine Redding led Indiana with 227 yards.
Steelers seek to stay on a roll vs. rival Ravens
Joe Flacco is out for the season with a knee injury, making this the first time since his rookie season in 2008 he’s missed a game against the Steelers.
Succulent success
By Teresa Woodard Chicago Tribune (TNS) Take a look around Bill Hendricks’ collection of 4,000
Grove City College contributes to book
Grove City College contributes to book GROVE CITY, PA. A new book about the global legacy of
Tell your story with Flipagram
We are a world of storytellers. Those stories used to be housed in photo albums and stacks of VHS
Crews stop spread of Calif. wildfire
Crews stop spread of Calif. wildfire VENTURA, Calif. Fire crews stopped the spread of a wind-
Saturday, December 26 (54 stories)
Kwanzaa gets underway tonight at New Bethel
Umoja (unity), the first of several events for Kwanzaa, an African-American cultural celebration aimed at empowering the black community, got underway Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church.
Woman hits wrong pedal, crashes into post office
A Campbell woman, Mary Ann Slanina, 75, accidently hit the gas pedal instead of the brake of her vehicle in the parking lot of the U.S. Post Office, 220 12th St., and crashed into the side of the building at about 10:10 a.m. Saturday.
Schiavoni, CSB back raising emancipation age for foster kids
Children Services officials want the Ohio Senate to pass a bill to raise the emancipation age for foster youth from 18 to 21.
Warriors defeat Cavaliers in Finals rematch
Even when all those long-range shots aren’t falling like usual, the defending-champion Golden State Warriors showed they are quite comfortable grinding out wins.
Help foster youth soon, young Austintown man urges Ohio Senate
Gabriel Young wants Ohio senators to raise the age of emancipation for foster youth from 18 to 21.
Friendship with APD officer helped to propel man to upper levels of FBI
Clark used his background to do more than just succeed.
Questions arise over inmate checks leading to Struthers jail hanging
Struthers police found a 43-year-old man hanging in his cell following September disorderly conduct arrest.
SPORTS DIGEST || Lovejoy confident Sullivan can succeed
The Pittsburgh Penguins seem confident that Sullivan can — no, will — help them to salvage their season in the 49 games that remain.
State grant will help students earn college credit in high school
A $1 million state grant aims to increase the number of Northeast Ohio students who earn college credit while still in high school.
Valley man appears in scene in film
Staff report Jay Nagy of Warren went to a “Concussion” filming session in Pittsburgh in hopes of
METRO DIGEST || Warner Bros. museum seeks volunteers
Volunteers needed at Warner Brothers NEW CASTLE, PA. The Warner Cascade Theatre Museum is having
Annual holiday dinner serves helpings of hope
Betzaida Laguer shares a funny moment with her son, Jondel Estrada, 9, of Youngstown during the Youngstown Community Food Center Inc. and Gleaners Food Bank’s 25th annual Christmas dinner Friday at St. Patrick Church.
Detroit exit possible for two top Lions
Sunday’s home game could be last in Detroit for Stafford, Johnson
college football
college football Bowl Glance Dec. 19 Celebration Bowl Atlanta NC A&T 41, Alcorn State
Firefighters help stranded Santa after car catches fire
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A stranded Santa Claus whose car caught fire Christmas morning
Economic-development manual offered
Associated Press COLUMBUS A manual from Ohio’s attorney general aims to give businesses, local
On Muslims, Dems find ally in George W. Bush
Associated Press WASHINGTON Taunted by Republicans to declare war on “radical Islamic
Obama: Never take troops for granted
Obama: Never take troops for granted KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii President Barack Obama says “we never
voices of faith q & a
The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. If you could celebrate Christmas in a different country, what would
syria Top rebel killed in airstrike
Associated Press BEIRUT An airstrike near the Syrian capital Friday killed top rebel commander
CATS UP FOR ADOPTION
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,
Send newsletter to the Religion desk
Send newsletter to the Religion desk All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE/TODAY’S ENTRIES
POST Time: 12:45P.M. First Race - Purse $25,300, Allowance, 3 yo’s & up, Six Furlongs. Awesome
Kasich’s future unclear
Opinion: COLUMBUS Ohio voters head into a new year with so many questions about their next president and
Tanker-truck fire kills more than 100
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria A gas tanker truck ignited an inferno at a crowded industrial
‘Exhale’ breathed life into genre
By Susan King Tribune News Service It was an unlikely hit – a comedy-drama about four African-
new year’s eve and new year’s day services at area churches
Here is a listing of services at area churches for New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday,
Social media accelerate cycle of denunciation and backlash
Opinion: By Noah Berlatsky Los Angeles Times Outrage over outrage over outrage is the new outrage over
The five top-selling albums of 2015, according to iTunes.
The five top-selling albums of 2015, according to iTunes. v Adele: “25” v Drake: “If You’re
2 killed in state Route 5 collision
Staff report RAVENNA Two people were killed in an accident at about 2:30 p.m. Friday on state
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
STATE DIGEST: 3 killed in Columbus shootings; pedestrian killed on interstate
3 die in Columbus Christmas shootings COLUMBUS Columbus police say three people have been
birthdays
birthdays Actor Donald Moffat (“Clear and Present Danger”) is 85. Actor Caroll Spinney (Big Bird
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Austintown house fire displaces family of 8
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Eight family members escaped a house fire on Lake Road on Christmas Eve.
Alabama tornado adds to Christmas weather woes
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A Christmastime wave of severe weather continued Friday as a
Just 2 states say National Guard could house immigrant children
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS Only two states say their National Guard
Sage lessons of Kwanzaa needed now more than ever
Editorial: Has Kwanzaa lost its soul? Judging by polls that show interest waning in the weeklong African-
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Friday, December 25 (94 stories)
Annual Christmas dinner more than a meal for many in Valley
Betzaida Laguer shares a funny moment with her son, Jondel Estrada, 9, of Youngstown during the Youngstown Community Food Center Inc. and Gleaners Food Bank’s 25th annual Christmas dinner Friday at St. Patrick Church.
Struthers hire attorney to investigate jail suicide
The city has hired an attorney to investigate whether the police department followed proper procedures for checking on inmates in the hours leading up to the Sept. 10 suicide of a man arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct.
State officials hoping to raise age of emancipation for foster kids
State Sen. Joseph Schiavoni and Mahoning County Children Services Board officials are urging enactment of state legislation that would raise the age of emancipation from 18 to 21 for those in foster care.
After 21 foster homes and 1 failed adoption, Austintown man urges passage of bill
Gabriel Young wants the Ohio Senate to pass early next year a proposal to raise the age of emancipation for foster youths from 18 to 21, which cleared the Ohio House by a 91-2 vote Dec. 1.
Poland senior named YWCA Bright Woman
Katherine Landry, a senior at Poland Seminary High School, was surprised – but delighted – to learn last month that school staff members and administrators had taken note of her hard work and talent.
State grant aims to increase students earning college credit in high school
A $1 million state grant aims to increase the number of Northeast Ohio students who earn college credit while still in high school.
New coffee bar gives Fitch students their daily pick-me-up
High School students finally got to savor a cup of their favorite coffee at The Common Grounds, the school’s new coffee bar.
Extraordinary friend is example of what this country needs, Austintown cop says
A 30-year friendship between Robert Clark, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI Gang Unit in Los Angeles, and Don Corbett, former Austintown police officer, helped turn a security guard into a successful FBI agent, a volunteer for disadvantaged kids and a selfless person giving his all to make his surroundings a better place.
2 killed in Route 5 crash today
Two people were killed in an accident at about 2:30 p.m. Friday on state Route 5 in Paris Township in Portage County near the Trumbull County border.
Christmas Eve blaze expected to be accidental
Eight family members escaped a house fire on Lake Road on Christmas Eve.
Colbert has praise for Trump
Associated Press NEW YORK Stephen Colbert may not respect much of what Donald Trump says, but he
School board president’s commission appointee is a teacher, attorney says
The magistrate focused myopically on job title rather than job substance, objection contends
First contracts approved for sewer projects
Approved contracts part of the city’s long-term sewer-overflow control plan
A Wish Fulfilled
Darlene Fitzgerald, 61, of Youngstown teared up as she savored the first manicure and spa treatments of her life.
Police: Man ran 22 stop signs in chase
Police reports said a man who led officers on a chase late Wednesday evening on the South Side ran at least 22 stop signs.
Poland Community Briefs
Read, rap and snack Join the Poland library teen book club. For the January meeting on Jan. 12 at
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Boosters Basketball Tournament The Poland Boosters Basketball Tournament for boys and girls
Poland announces new football coach
The Poland Local School District Board of Education approved Ryan Williams as the new football coach
Poland honors veterans with wreath ceremony
The Poland Cemetery hosted a Wreath Ceremony on Dec. 12 for the Wreaths Across America event. The event was hosted by the Poland Village Hine Fund.
Dec. 9
Dec. 9 Bad check: While answering a complaint about someone trying to cash a fraudulent check at
Boardman Community Briefs
BHS students earn technology grant Boardman High School’s business and technology department was
American Legion Post 177 participates in Veterans Day activities
On Nov. 11, members of American Legion Post 177 in Canfield participated in several area activities
Hilltop Elementary students enjoy STEM Week
Students at Hilltop Elementary School participated in STEM Week at the school Nov. 16-20.
Christmas comes early at Lanterman’s Mill
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Lanterman’s Mill hosted an Olde Fashioned
CHC second-graders celebrate grandparents
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School second-grade students
Speech and debate places second at two tournaments
Part of the Canfield Speech and Debate Team competed at the Chagrin Falls-Solon Tournament on Nov.
Courtney Turnbull v Patrick Todd
YOUNGSTOWN Courtney Turnbull became the bride of Patrick Todd at 2 p.m. Aug. 15 during a ceremony
Pure Cycle raises pancreatic cancer awareness
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Pure Cycle Spinning Studio had its second annual Turn It
West Boulevard prepares for holiday season
Santa’s Workshop and other events were open to the students and families of West Boulevard Elementary during the week of Nov. 30 through Dec. 4.
Canfield speech and debate team places at three tournaments
The Canfield speech and debate team competed at three venues the weekend of Dec. 12. “It was one
Future business leaders shoot for success
The Covelli Centre hosted the “Get Schooled” event for schools across the area on Dec. 1.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
Dogs paw their way to students’ hearts
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Four high school students at Austintown Fitch
Restaurant brings touch of Japan to Boardman
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fushimi Sushi Bar and Restaurant opened its
Valley community showed strong support at walk
Opinion: Valley community showed strong support at walk On Oct. 10 of this year, people from surrounding
The First Christmas
AND IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
Bystanders help police nab two Cleveland-area women accused of $10,000 shoplifting spree
Two Cleveland-area women were arrested Tuesday night at the Eastwood Mall after alert bystanders called 911 after seeing them purportedly shoplifting $700 in jackets from the Dicks Sporting Goods store.
Officials to meet, determine discipline
Officials to meet, determine discipline NILES Niles Mayor Ralph Infante, Service Director Neil
1 killed in mall shooting
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. A long-standing dispute sparked a shooting at a crowded North
Niles police investigate two robberies near Eastwood Mall Wednesday
A man was arrested and two people were injured, including a woman, 72, in two thefts in the Eastwood Mall area at around noon Wednesday.
Ohio dog missing for 3 years is found in Michigan
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Yorkshire terrier that disappeared out a doggy door at an Ohio home
Ohio mom helped by repo man gets more presents
Associated Press GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio Two weeks after a man went to repossess a car and ended
Man accused of fleeing through restaurant window remains behind bars
Anthony J. McClintock, 28, remains in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond.
Christmas What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Christmas.
Children’s tablets ‘grow up’
Associated Press NEW YORK Kiddie tablets have grown up. Tablets designed just for kids are
Appeals court upholds treatment in lieu of conviction for former Warren paralegal
The 11th District Court of Appeals upheld a decision by a Trumbull County Common Pleas Court judge
Youngstown churches schedule community Kwanzaa celebration
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A community Kwanzaa celebration is planned at Youngstown churches for
Mortgage rate declines after rise in interest rates
Associated Press WASHINGTON What Fed rate increase? One week after the Federal Reserve raised
Tests do not identify which officer fired fatal gunshots at Southington man
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was unable to positively identify which gun fired by two deputies with the Trumbull County Sheriff’s office hit and killed a Southington man last July.
Christmas past in Valley
Editorial: Charles Dickens’ classic “Christmas Carol” evokes a kaleidoscope of sentiments, many of which
Children ‘Lego My Library’ at Boardman event
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library hosts a Lego My Library
Canfield speech and debate team places first at South Range
The Canfield speech and debate team competed at South Range on Dec. 5. Approximately 375 students
Canfield boys basketball players introduced at rally
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To kick off the boys Canfield basketball season, a Meet the
Embassies warn of threats in Beijing
Embassies warn of threats in Beijing BEIJING Beijing police tightened security around a bar and
CVMS students honor veterans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School eighth-grade students honored
Taylor Erdel to be bride of David Lewis
Taylor Nicole Erdel of Poland and David Randall Lewis of Boardman are engaged and planning a Jan.
Canfield Community Briefs
Chicken dinner to be Jan. 7 Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road
Melissa Shipley, Larry Koch are engaged
BOARDMAN Melissa Shipley and Larry Koch of Boardman are announcing their engagement.
Paige Donatelli-Shaw v Patrick Collins
LOWELLVILLE The Rev. John Jerek officiated the 1 p.m. Sept. 12 wedding of Paige Donatelli-Shaw and
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
This horse-drawn carriage carries family’s tradition
BY TAYLOR DUNGJEN The (Toledo) Blade TOLEDO Somewhere along the way, a kid might catch a
College rescinds Cosby’s honorary degree
Associated Press OBERLIN, Ohio A liberal arts college in Ohio has rescinded an honorary degree
Facing a tough time in school, Ohio boy gets help from new pals in Kansas
By BRYAN HORWATH The Wichita Eagle WICHITA, Kan. When Austin Osner made a Christmas wish
Young fire survivor shares Christmas cheer in shelters
By MARY ESCH Associated Press ROTTERDAM, N.Y. An 8-year-old girl who lost her father and
‘Daddy’s Home’ Surprisingly sweet, funny Ferrell film
REVIEW ‘DADDY’S HOME’ Grade: B 3 stars out of 4 Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, crude
Here are the top five selling songs of 2015, according to iTunes:
Here are the top five selling songs of 2015, according to iTunes: v “Uptown Funk”: Mark Ronson,
Jesus is still one of a kind
Opinion: By Robert J. HUTCHINSON The Philadelphia Inquirer In the midst of the annual battles over how a
Christmas brings joy to those whose lives are often joyless
Opinion: By Sally Friedman The Philadelphia Inquirer The tree is up in the lobby. This year, it’s a
Violence dampens Christmas in Bethlehem
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank Christian faithful from around the world on Thursday
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2015. There are six days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
US stocks drift to mixed close in quiet pre-holiday trade
US stocks drift to mixed close in quiet pre-holiday trade NEW YORK Stocks closed slightly lower
CLUB CALENDAR
POLITICAL CLUBS Girard Men’s Democrat Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Parkwood Youth
Powerful Spartan
Michigan State football team has faith that Hubbard’s LJ Scott deserves big carries
At least 11 killed by tornadoes in South
Associated Press ASHLAND, Miss. Instead of doing some last-minute shopping or wrapping gifts,
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SPORTS digest
Boldin says he wants to return to 49ers SANTA CLARA, Calif. If Anquan Boldin makes one catch in
Chiefs’ Smith showing Manziel path to success
Hailed as a savior, former 49ers QB struggled at start
Man accused of setting self, house on fire
The man accused of trying to set his ex-girlfriend and his home on fire the day before Thanksgiving was arraigned Thursday in municipal court.
Austintown hosts 29th annual Tree Lighting
On Dec. 3, Austintown had its 29th annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Austintown Fire Department
Thursday, December 24 (72 stories)
Police search for driver after SUV roll over on I-680
Police search for driver after SUV roll over on I-680
Attorney files objection to order than Kimble appoint teach to commission
Attorney files objection to order than Kimble appoint teach to commission
City OKs $4M in contracts to launch sewer overhaul
City OKs $4M in contracts to launch sewer overhaul
Theft might be a case for CHiPS to investigate ...
Theft might be a case for CHiPS to investigate ...
Valley promoter tries to cope with death of 19-year-old Michigan boxer
'My heart hurts; this is terrible,' Jack Loew said during Wednesday's press conference.
Holiday spirit prevails as shoppers still hit stores for right gift
There’s something special about going in search of the perfect gift, finding it and wrapping it.
Dad arraigned for injuries inflicted on baby son
A South Garland Avenue man is in the Mahoning County jail on $35,000 bond after his arraignment Wednesday in municipal court on charges that he inflicted injuries on a 2-month-old boy so severe the child is now on life support.
Mukaabya scores 18 as Fitch dominates Struthers
The Falcons (4-4) raced out to a 23-11 first quarter lead and led 40-20 at the half.
Youngstown woman gets probation in day-care death
A Mahoning County Common Pleas courtroom was filled with tears and sobs as the former operator of an East Side day care was sentenced to three years’ probation for the January death of an infant in her care.
SPORTS DIGEST || Suspension upheld for Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. is going to have to serve his one-game suspension.
Prep Roundup: More girls basketball
Howland 75, Lakeside 37 HOWLAND Victoria Rappach nailed eight three pointers in a 26-point
Hundreds savor Family Mission's free Christmas meal in Warren
More than 1,000 people were expected to receive the free Community Christmas Meal.
Powers replaces stage rigging
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Society recently was awarded a $20,000 grant
Milton church members create shining Nativity for season of light
The end result makes the hours of unpacking Christmas items, decorating trees, arranging poinsettias, fluffing greenery and positioning the Nativity set worthwhile.
Turbo Lovers get revved up to rock
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Turbo Lovers had been trying to finish their
Trans-Siberian Orchestra takes a more traditional approach Always EVOLVING
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Perhaps you’ve heard that this holiday season there’s a
Youngstown panel considers nearly $4 million for sewer plant improvements
The services provided in two contracts are early steps in the long-term sewer overflow control plan
Struthers council honors member for 26 years of service
Officials honored Ronald Mathews, Struthers’ longest serving lawmaker, Wednesday night during his final city council meeting before his retirement.
Beware credit-card skimmers
Most of the thievery takes place at gas pumps, said Columbiana County Auditor Nancy Milliken
In Youngstown, Santa’s helpers sometimes dress in blue
Jamera Willis, 10, reacts as Santa shows up at her home Wednesday with gifts supplied by the Youngstown Community Police Unit, donated by members of the community. Officer Shawna-Cie Ott holds the door open.
Upshaw’s four TDs lift Georgia South over BGSU in rout
Favian Upshaw ran for 199 yards and four touchdowns to help Georgia Southern beat Bowling Green 58-27 in the GoDaddy Bowl on Wednesday night.
Winter feeding can cure your blues – and theirs For the birds
By Sara Scudier Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Backyard bird watching can be a cure for the
McNichols, Boise State crush Northern Illinois
Jeremy McNichols scored three touchdowns, the first one just 58 seconds into the game, and finished with 189 total yards.
oddly enough
oddly enough Police use dating app to catch man accused of phone theft LAFAYETTE, La. Police
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Mahoning Valley Race Course WednesdaY’s results RACE 1 $10,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1 1/16M, CLM
Warmer winter opens buds
Q. Will the warm temps have adverse effects on plants like magnolias and daylilies and spring
Energy stocks lead market gain as oil prices increase
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks advanced for a third-straight day Wednesday, once again helped
Trans-Pacific trade pact is a scam
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Last spring, President Barack Obama got downright crabby about
Afghan troops rushed to area under attack by Taliban
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The Afghan military has rushed reinforcements to a southern
Things are looking up at Port Columbus Airport
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Like people, cities get only one chance to make a first impression. So it’s good
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.190.63 Aqua America, .71
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jason Jones and Joanne Stomprude, Youngstown, girl, Dec.
Christmas What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Police arrest several as protests block Minneapolis airport access
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Protesters blocked access to a terminal and caused significant
New rules set for charter schools in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s troubled evaluation system for charter school sponsors would be
A joyous message for Christmas
Opinion: By Paul F. MORRISSEY The Philadelphia Inquirer On Christmas Eve, my brothers and sisters and I
‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,’ Sun says
Editorial: EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared in The New
Cleveland judge agrees to step down
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland municipal court judge who was accused of mistreating
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Big Short (R) sssss Adam McKay, with the help of Christian Bale, Steve
Chipotle tweaks cooking after E. coli outbreak tied to chain
Associated Press NEW YORK After an E. coli outbreak that sickened more than 50 people, Chipotle
Years ago
years ago Today is Thursday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2015. There are seven days left in the
8th death from Takata air-bag blast was in western Pa.
The victim is a 13-year-old driver from Grove City, Pa., who died a few days after a July car crash in Findley Township, Mercer County.
Political left still meddles
Opinion: The political left has been trying to run other people’s lives for centuries. So we should not be
Cops: Man killed robber, brother and housemate
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A former juvenile delinquent fatally shot an armed robber who broke
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD,
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Dec.
Shooting case stalled for mental exam
Shooting case stalled for mental exam COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The case against the man who
New Rogers Jewelers
New Rogers Jewelers NILES Rogers Jewelers opens a new location in Eastwood Mall, 5555
“A Christmas Story” marathon (8 p.m., TBS): We triple-dog dare you to watch all 24 hours
“A Christmas Story” marathon (8 p.m., TBS): We triple-dog dare you to watch all 24 hours of the “A
Airlines prep for holiday crush with more flights
Associated Press DALLAS Airlines are shifting the timing of thousands of flights, even adding
What leftovers can you save?
There are always leftovers after a holiday meal. Learn more about what to save
Steelers’ DeCastro headed for Pro Bowl
David DeCastro’s injury-filled rookie season is a distant memory.
Recycle your live tree
Recycle your live tree As the needles begin to fall more next week, use the opportunity to recycle
Frankincense and myrrh: Gifts fit for a king
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer The story about the Three Wise Men bringing
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Jim
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Nicholas G. Gordon, 24, of 123 S. Belle Vista Ave.,
METRO DIGEST || Man charged with child endangering
Man charged with child endangering NEW MIDDLETOWN Police said they found a 3-year-old child
Browns coach understands NFL is bottom-line business
Coach Mike Pettine appreciates the support from Johnny Manziel and other key veterans.
Winter Celebration: The Forest
Winter Celebration: The Forest When: Through Jan. 3 What: Enjoy a stroll through a reimagined
Attacks kill at least 15 in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A wave of attacks across Iraq killed at least 15 civilians Wednesday as
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Man For All Seasons” by Robert Bolt, directed by Gerri Jenkins, Victorian
birthdays
birthdays Singer-bassist Lemmy of Motorhead is 70. Actor Clarence Gilyard (“Walker, Texas Ranger”)
Actor from the Valley rewrote the ending of a life turned tragic
Jonathan Eldell messaged me the other day. The Warren native and actor was home for the holidays and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Truck driver indicted in crash that hurt comic Tracy Morgan NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. A
Wednesday, December 23 (87 stories)
Still searching for that perfect gift? You're not alone
There’s something special about going in search of the perfect gift, finding it and wrapping it.
Youngstown cops brighten Christmas for local kids in need
When Hilda Rodriguez was told by city police officer Shawna-Cie Ott her children would be given gifts this Christmas, she thought it was a prank.
Boxing promotor Loew distraught after deadly fight; victor speaks to opponent's dad
Jack Loew doesn’t hold anyone responsible for the death of 19-year-old boxer Hamzah Ajahmi.
Youngstown council to vote on contracts for $147M sewer plant upgrade Thursday
The city’s board of control this morning is expected to approve initial contracts for the first phase of the long-term $147 million sewer-overflow control plan.
At St. Catherine's midnight Mass you'll be star-struck
The end result makes the hours of unpacking Christmas items, decorating trees, arranging poinsettias, fluffing greenery and positioning the Nativity set worthwhile.
Dad admits he shook baby, now on life support, cops say
A South Garland Avenue man is in the Mahoning County jail on $35,000 bond after his arraignment Wednesday in municipal court on charges that he inflicted injuries on a 2-month-old boy so severe the child is now on life support.
Warren Family mission expected to serve more than 1,000 today
More than 1,000 people were expected to pass through the doors of the Warren Family Mission on Tod Avenue Northwest on Wednesday for the free Community Christmas Meal.
Woman arraigned in deadly Vegas Strip crash; no plea entered
Woman arraigned in deadly Vegas Strip crash; no plea entered
Police investigating burglary at Struthers Mini Mart
Police investigating burglary at Struthers Mini Mart
8th US death due to Takata air bag explosion identified
8th US death due to Takata air bag explosion identified
Organizers expect hundreds at Mall of America protest
Organizers expect hundreds at Mall of America protest
Grand jury indicts truck driver in Tracy Morgan crash
Grand jury indicts truck driver in Tracy Morgan crash
Energy stocks lead a market gain as oil price climbs
Energy stocks lead a market gain as oil price climbs
Dispute over Ohio’s voting rules in hands of federal judge
Dispute over Ohio’s voting rules in hands of federal judge
Airlines prep for holiday crush: More flights, bigger planes
Airlines prep for holiday crush: More flights, bigger planes
Cleveland company sells 2 mines in Alabama, West Virginia
Cleveland company sells 2 mines in Alabama, West Virginia
Loew to address media on boxer's death
Detroit boxer Hamzah Ajahmi died Tuesday after being injured Saturday night.
US blocks UK Muslim family from boarding plane to Disneyland
US blocks UK Muslim family from boarding plane to Disneyland
Firefighter may lose $78K job for shoplifting $7.98 in items
Firefighter may lose $78K job for shoplifting $7.98 in items
Signatures submitted in Ohio ’drug price relief’ proposal
Signatures submitted in Ohio ’drug price relief’ proposal
Sheriff: Teen dies in mobile home fire in western Ohio
Sheriff: Teen dies in mobile home fire in western Ohio
Poland escapes Fitch to remain perfect this year
Nick Buccieri stole an inbounds pass and hit two foul shots to win it for Poland.
House donation is ‘a Christmas miracle’
The late Albert Gilchrist Jr. of New Middletown donated his $175,000 house to Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley.
Detroit fighter Ajahmi dies
Hamzah Ajahmi, a Detroit native, underwent brain surgery after Saturday night’s fight against Anthony Taylor of Warren.
Valley sees high number of layoffs this year
Layoffs up and unemployment rate slightly up in the Valley.
Niles boy being tried for murder arraigned in common pleas court
Jacob Larosa, 16, of Lafayette Avenue in Niles, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to aggravated murder and other charges in the death of his elderly neighbor
Defense, board work power Girard over Niles
In this season of giving, Girard’s boys basketball team was more in the spirit of denying.
Youngstown BOE approves Stohla’s 6-month extension
Stephen Stohla will remain in the post through June 30.
SPORTS DIGEST || Covelli Centre to host basketball games
The Covelli Centre will be the site for the 5th annual Lariccia’s See Them Rise high school basketball showcase on Jan. 23-24.
Prosecutor’s office clears officers in killing of Southington man
The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office has cleared deputies with the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office and Braceville Police Department of any wrongdoing in the officer-involved shooting death of Charles D. Crandall, 76, in a gunfight at Crandall’s Southington home July 14.
More prep results from Tuesday
BOYS BASKETBALL Akron Manchester 72, Lakeview 56 CORTLAND Jojo France scored a game-high 36
Austintown parrot who flew coop home for holidays
Keiko’s owner feared the cold wind and icy rain over the weekend would confuse the tropical bird.
Final scene nears for famed Hollywood junkyard
By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES It’s not just a junkyard – or even a really big
Holiday gift guide Last-minute idea: Streaming channels
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Looking for a holiday present that’s a perfect
Be your own little voice, magistrate tells 4th-graders
Magistrate Anthony D'Apolito wrapped up government week with a lesson in morality.
Ohio Auditor’s Office places Newton Falls on unauditable list
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Newton Falls on the ‘unauditable’ list.
Kasich talks about redistricting, other issues as year ends
The governor met with reporters to discuss several issues as 2015 winds down
Each Kirkmere student received a gift
Principal Misha Scott said the goal is to ensure that each student gets at least one Christmas gift
Ditzler’s primary opponent disqualified
E. Richard Berger was disqualified from the March 15 primary because he had too few valid petition signatures.
Ohio records more than 1,000 traffic deaths this year
It is the second time in six years Ohio has recorded more than 1,000 fatal car accidents
Hubbard children's choir at St. Pat's Christmas Eve
Members of the children’s choir at St. Patrick Church in Hubbard hold candles as they walk down the aisle during a practice for Christmas Eve Mass. The third- through eighth-graders will sing at Thursday’s 4 p.m. service.
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE TuesdaY’s results RACE 1 $8,600 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $5,000 9
Toledo tames Temple in Candle’s debut as coach
Phillip Ely hit Cody Thompson with an 80-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter.
New York mall worker shot during attempted robbery
Associated Press GARDEN CITY, N.Y. Pandemonium erupted Tuesday at a Long Island mall filled
2 inmates die within 12 hours in Lake County jail
Associated Press CLEVELAND Two inmates died within 12 hours this week at a county jail east of
Growth lower than expected
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a slightly slower pace over the summer than
Jailhouse death highlights lax police practices
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas A Texas grand jury that declined to indict anyone over the
Judge drops order as Ohio backs off fetal-disposal rule
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal judge has dropped his order that blocked Ohio officials from
Weather turned upside-down across US
Associated Press SEATTLE A weather pattern partly linked with El Nino has turned winter upside-
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2015. There are eight days left in the year.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS GOP debate edges Sunday night football NEW YORK The latest GOP debate edged out NFL
Free on $5,000 bond
Free on $5,000 bond YOUNGSTOWN A 72-year-old Austintown man, who was indicted by the Mahoning
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
The movie “Joy” opens Friday in theaters. Here are five facts about the film, directed
The movie “Joy” opens Friday in theaters. Here are five facts about the film, directed by David O.
Urban gardeners receive donation
Urban gardeners receive donation YOUNGSTOWN The leaders of Youngstown Inner City Garden and
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Gregory and Mindy Gagliano, Hillsville, Pa., boy, Dec.
Elections board to review errors on several Trumbull candidates’ petitions
The elections board has referred the petitions of several candidates to the county prosecutor’s office.
Expect lower returns in 2016, analysts say
Associated Press NEW YORK Investing is becoming more of a grind. Expect it to stay that way.
Christmas wishes for Washington
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Dear, Washington, I wish you: A mug of
Seniors would gain from levy in Mahoning County
Editorial: Of the 88 counties in Ohio, 73 have a tax dedicated to funding services for senior citizens.
Cruz trips in debate
Opinion: By Cynthia M. ALLEN Fort Worth Star-Telegram Whatever your feelings about Texas’ junior senator,
Report: More young adults signing up for health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON Midway through sign-up season, more young adults are getting
Ford recalls older vehicles
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Ford is recalling about 313,000 older large cars in North
METRO DIGEST || Free holiday dinner Sunday
Holiday dinner Sunday YOUNGSTOWN Conroy’s Party Shop, 3518 South Ave., will host a free holiday
Record Reviews
R. Kelly Album: “The Buffet” Grade: B- R. Kelly contends he wrote 462 songs for his 13th album
Governor removes names of clerks from licenses
Governor removes names of clerks from licenses FRANKFORT, Ky. Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt
REGIONAL COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Tuesday’s games
Ohio State 64, Mercer 44 COLUMBUS JaQuan Lyle scored 12 of 18 points in the second half when
oddly enough
oddly enough Man faces threat charge over ‘Star Wars’ spoiler HELENA, Mont. A Montana man is
Stein, Akron get their kicks in Boise
Robert Stein made three field goals in leading Akron to a 23-21 victory over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
Barrel33 Small plates, BIG FLAVOR
IF YOU GO Where: Barrel33 Address: 8208 E. Market St., Warren Phone: 330-395-9463 Web:
Food:30 finale for 2015
Food:30 finale for 2015 Golden Rye Grille is known for its delicious homemade soups, burgers,
Values for your holiday wine
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For all your gift-giving needs — The best food books of 2015
By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor Have you ordered your copy of the latest five-ingredient-paleo-
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Christmas | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SATURDAY North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will serve an all-you-can-eat breakfast
Chicago police shooting revealing
Opinion: By David A. LOVE Tribune News Service The shooting of a black teen by a white Chicago police
Tuesday, December 22 (88 stories)
Sweetness of kids' voices to fill Christmas Eve service in Hubbard
The sweetness of children’s voices in a choir at St. Patrick Church is rivaled only by their enthusiastic participation.
Unemployment down in Valley, till now
The year started with many bright spots in the Mahoning Valley.
Larosa pleads not guilty in first adult hearing in murder of elderly neighbor
Jacob Larosa, 16, of Lafayette Avenue in Niles, pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in the death of his elderly neighbor. I
Kirkmere students get Christmas surprise on last day of school
Eyes widened and jaws dropped as Discovery at Kirkmere students filed into the school cafeteria Tuesday afternoon.
Strangulation victim tells judge of lasting trauma before Thompson sentenced
A woman who was severely beaten in September in her Campbell home told a judge she slept with her daughter after the attack because she was afraid to be alone and she would call the jail repeatedly to make sure the man arrested for the crime was still there.
Newton Falls has 90 days to produce records
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Newton Falls on the “unauditable” list.
Youngstown BOE names assistant coach head football coach at East
Jerron Jenkins is the new head football coach of the East High School Panthers.
Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's
Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's
2 inmates in Ohio county jail found dead in 12-hour period
2 inmates in Ohio county jail found dead in 12-hour period
Mahoning Valley unemployment rises slightly in November
Mahoning Valley unemployment rises slightly in November
Amid rise in Ohio traffic deaths, safe holiday travel urged
Amid rise in Ohio traffic deaths, safe holiday travel urged
No injuries in accident involving Austintown school bus
No injuries in accident involving Austintown school bus
Ford recalls older large cars to fix headlight problem
Ford recalls older large cars to fix headlight problem
Judge drops order as Ohio backs off fetal disposal rule
Judge drops order as Ohio backs off fetal disposal rule
Trumbull deputy cleared of wrongdoing in summer fatal shooting
Trumbull deputy cleared of wrongdoing in summer fatal shooting
15 rural Ohio schools to share in $2M from timber sales
15 rural Ohio schools to share in $2M from timber sales
Larosa pleads not guilty to aggravated murder, other charges
Larosa pleads not guilty to aggravated murder, other charges
US stocks slightly higher as price of crude oil stabilizes
US stocks slightly higher as price of crude oil stabilizes
Sheriff: Teen brother, sister killed in Ohio traffic crash
Sheriff: Teen brother, sister killed in Ohio traffic crash
Ohio driver of car that killed woman inside house is charged
Ohio driver of car that killed woman inside house is charged
Judge convicts Toledo man of killing housemate at group home
Judge convicts Toledo man of killing housemate at group home
Ditzler primary opponent disqualified by election board
Ditzler primary opponent disqualified by election board
City markets vacant grocery store
The city wants the former Glenwood Avenue Bottom Dollar reopened as a grocery store.
Boardman school board hires new superintendent
The new superintendent follows in the foot steps of his father
Ohio arts groups tap Naffah and Ryan
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two Mahoning Valley residents have been appointed to statewide arts
Kids make cookies for Santa
Many had a lot of flour in their hair and they dove in to make cookies for Santa
Hearing’s focus was validity of bite-mark evidence in Danny Lee Hill conviction
Hill, 48, watched by video from Chillicothe Correctional Institution on Monday.
South Range approves resolution in Ferenchak v. South Range
This is the first step in moving forward and putting the students above all else
Raiders rally for 10-0 startto remain unbeaten
South Range’s Matisi earned his 400th career coaching victory
Learning to walk again
Western Reserve Orthotics and Prosthetics Centre helps patient get braces to rebuild her quality of life.
UAW brings charges against VW for refusing to bargain
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The United Auto Workers is bringing charges against
oddly enough
oddly enough Mystery donor drops annual $1,000 into Morgantown kettle MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
Crisis Shelter selling lottery calendars
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Weathersfield police issue speed citations
Weathersfield police issue speed citations WEATHERSFIELD Monday was the first day for citations
6 US troops killed in Taliban suicide attack
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden motorcycle
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baltimore New trial date set for officer
Associated Press BALTIMORE A Baltimore judge scheduled a retrial date Monday after the mistrial
Ohio lawmakers question policies for truant students
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers are questioning policies that suspend or expel a
prep roundup
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Miss Universe show, host apologize for crowning mix-up
Associated Press NEW YORK The Miss Universe pageant and host Steve Harvey doubled down on the
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lebanon Trash disaster continues
Associated Press BEIRUT Lebanon’s trash-collection crisis, which set off huge protests this
Some cardiac-arrest victims ignore warning symptoms, study finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sudden cardiac arrest may not always be so sudden: New research
Warren man arrested in Howland after chase
The police chief tackled the suspect, who was trying to get away after crashing into a fast-food restaurant
Don’t give animals as presents
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals No one in their right mind
US regulators slap BMW with $40M fine for safety violations
Associated Press DETROIT U.S. safety regulators have slapped German automaker BMW AG with a $40
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
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DeWine: JPMorgan settles for $150M
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GOP still on the hunt
Opinion: Each of the Republican presidential candidates brings something good to the race for the GOP
Selected local stocks
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Facebook enables viewing of iPhone animated photos
Associated Press NEW YORK The latest iPhones come with the ability to turn still images into
In partnership with the devil
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords As a raker of muck, it’s my job to root out the nefarious doings and
US eases limits on gay blood donors
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s three-decade-old ban on blood donations from gay and
You don’t have to pig out at the holidays
By Allie Shah Star Tribune (Minneapolis) The holiday season brings with it heightened emotions
Jury: No felony in woman’s jail death
Jury: No felony in woman’s jail death HEMPSTEAD, Texas A grand jury has decided no felony crime
Woman who failed to appear more than 25 time arraigned
Man arrested with her said they don't share the same attitude
Agenda Wednesday
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Diabetes screenings boosted for overweight adults
By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News (TNS) More people who are overweight or obese may get
Births
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Third slaying victim likely was home invasion gunman, cops say
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Police say a 16-year-old boy and 20-year-old woman were slain by a
Four caught with drugs while booked into jail over weekend
Fifth person arraigned for same charge for incident last week
Teen is charged with inducing panic
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Man accused in Calif. massacre to remain jailed
Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. The man accused of buying the assault rifles his longtime
Free screenings
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Birthdays
birthdays Actor Hector Elizondo is 79. Former TV anchor Diane Sawyer is 70. Guitarist Rick
What the new screening guidelines for pediatrics mean Children’s checkups
Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network The American Academy of Pediatrics recently
Tax break offered for those who donate to food banks
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown was in town Monday to announce his support for the bill
Cops: Driver in Las Vegas crash had ‘stressful’ day
Associated Press LAS VEGAS A homeless woman accused of slamming a car carrying her 3-year-old
Shippers rush to deliver gifts to millions
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. The humming is constant; a low-pitched drone from 155 miles of
Valley air base gets boost with firing-range funding
Editorial: In the overall scheme of things, the $9.4 million for a new indoor firing range at the Youngstown
‘The Big Short’ exposes the root of the 2008 financial crisis Humor and rage
By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service In adapting the 2010 financial crisis book “The Big Short:
Monday, December 21 (76 stories)
South Range school board votes to resolve open-meeting's case
South Range school board votes to resolve open-meeting's case
US Sen. Sherrod Brown backs bill that offers tax breaks for food bank donations
Brown backs bill that offers tax breaks for food bank donations
Mill Creek Park to open new impound lot in January
Mill Creek Park to open new impound lot in January
Thefts reported in Austintown, property later found nearby
Thefts reported in Austintown, property later found nearby
Traffic stop leads to additional charges when 19 bags of crack found in man's pants
Traffic stop leads to additional charges when 19 bags of crack found in man's pants
Coroner gives tentative ID to Boardman fire victim
Coroner gives tentative ID to Boardman fire victim
US troops killed near Bagram, Taliban insurgency intensifies
US troops killed near Bagram, Taliban insurgency intensifies
Sheriff: Driver told valet to call 911 after Vegas crash
Sheriff: Driver told valet to call 911 after Vegas crash
Buyer of guns used in California massacre appears in court
Buyer of guns used in California massacre appears in court
Obama: Trump exploiting blue-collar fears in campaign
Obama: Trump exploiting blue-collar fears in campaign
Judge could rule by January on new Danny Lee Hill trial
Judge could rule by January on new Danny Lee Hill trial
YSU sets planned power outages for Dec. 28 and Jan. 3
YSU sets planned power outages for Dec. 28 and Jan. 3
Republican Lindsey Graham drops out of presidential race
Republican Lindsey Graham drops out of presidential race
Matisi can earn earn victory No. 400 tonight
South Range girls head basketball coach Tony Matisi remembers his very first varsity win.
Austintown Exemplary award reflects exceptional staff
Colaluca is contributing to building future leaders
Holiday spirit abounds at neighborhood party
A floor-to-ceiling Christmas tree was surrounded by presents wrapped in brightly colored paper.
Participants take an educational winter hike through park
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you ask Bill Locketti about his favorite aspects
Prosecutor opposes parole for Niles rapist
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins opposes parole for Randall L. Whitmore, 54, who has served 27 years for raping his daughter while she was between the ages of 5 and 7, raping one of his daughter’s friends and other sex crimes.
Christmas gift guide BIG BOOKS are the best
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Coffee table books are always great gifts for just
Video Game Review
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops III’ Grade: C+ Details: Activision, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One,
The Jazz in the Park All-Stars are featured
Jazz musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists, are welcome to join in
Wilson, Seahawks show Browns how it’s done
Cleveland had 80 yards on its first possession, but just 150 the remainder of the game.
Irving’s return a boost for Cavaliers
KyrieIrving scored 12 points and played 17 minutes in his season debut and LeBron James had 23.
Steelers rally past Broncos
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t need to be reminded how badly they looked while falling behind Denver.
New rules bring kidneys to difficult-to-match patients
Associated Press WASHINGTON A shake-up of the nation’s kidney-transplant system means more
YSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Tonight’s game at a glance
Matchup: YSU (9-1) at Akron (5-5). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron. Radio: WNIO-
oddly enough
oddly enough Lip balm containing pot ingredient thrown out at base ANCHORAGE, Alaska Officials
Injury keeps Crosby out of practice Sunday
Sidney Crosby missed practice Sunday with a lower-body injury.
Report: Human error, defects cause most railway incidents
Associated Press COLUMBUS Dozens of crude oil-carrying train derailments in recent years have
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Jackson Township trustees, 6 p.m., special meeting to open fire department bids,
National contest is next for YSU ethics team
A three-member YSU team moves on to national competition
YSU MEN’S BASKETBALL Tonight’s game at a glance
Matchup: YSU (5-7) at Notre Dame (7-3). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, Ind.
2 upstart parties win big in Spain
Associated Press MADRID A strong showing Sunday by a pair of upstart parties in Spain’s general
nfl roundup | Sunday’s other games
Cardinals 40, Eagles 17 PHILADELPHIA David Johnson ran for 187 yards and three touchdowns,
PREP SCHEDULE
TODAY BOYS BASKETBALL Lakeview Holiday Classic, 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Valley Christian at
harrisburg, pa.
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Lawmakers are considering their options amid the wreckage of a
Gas prices falling
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MCCTC is among Elite 50 for 2016
MCCTC is among top 50 secondary school hospitality programs in the country
High-school students can get exposed to STEM at Westminster College
Jan. 22 is STEM visit day at Westminster College
Firefighters sue maker of sirens over hearing loss
Associated Press NEW YORK There were times by the end of his shift that firefighter Joseph
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Star Wars’ blasts record with $238M opening weekend LOS ANGELES To say that the
nba roundup | Sunday’s other games
Timberwolves 100, Nets 85 NEW YORK Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 10 rebounds in the
Thiel College sends two students to prestigious band festival
Two students will participate in Pa. Intercollegiate Band Festival
Israeli airstrike kills notorious militant
Associated Press BEIRUT A Lebanese man convicted of one of the most notorious attacks in
Howland house fire
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WORTH a look
SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
Tribe seeks solutions to housing shortage
Associated Press PINE RIDGE, S.D. Delora Kills Enemy sleeps on her van’s back seat. Raymond
Safety before style in autos
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Foreign and domestic car companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars
YEARS AGO
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Valley house fires reinforce need for prevention attention
Editorial: Two house fires in Mahoning County within hours of each other last Wednesday morning in which two
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the average
GOP looks for alternative way to repeal Affordable Care Act
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican foes of President Barack Obama’s health care law may be
Experts: Jet crew dealt with bomb scare well
Associated Press The crude combination of a kitchen timer, paper and cardboard found in a lavatory
Air Force museum in Ohio has writing contest for students
Associated Press DAYTON Students can test whether they have the write stuff in the sixth annual
Repo man helps struggling mom, and others join in
By MICHAEL MCINTYRE Cleveland.com CLEVELAND Ten-year-old Ania answered the knock at her door
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Freddie Hart is 89. Talk-show host Phil Donahue is 80. Actress Jane
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, bag of
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Sunday’s other games TOP 25 MEN No. 25 UConn 88, UMass-Lowell 79
Racially charged cases hang over major Ohio cities
Associated Press Volatile, racially sensitive questions of whether to charge police officers for
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Aurelian Tanase, 58, of 2345 Plaza Ave. NE, Apt. 101,
Sanders struggles to get edge over Clinton
By LISA LERER Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. The third Democratic presidential debate
Cruz’s tax plan slippery
Opinion: It’s looking more and more as if Ted Cruz, the firebrand conservative from Texas, will be Donald
Can 1 million women be wrong about happiness and life span?
Opinion: By Ed Diener, Sarah D. PRESSMAN and SONJA LYUBOMIRSKY Los Angeles Times Do happier people live
Sunday, December 20 (73 stories)
Hikers take in the beauty of Mill Creek MetroParks
If you ask Bill Locketti about his favorite aspects of Mill Creek MetroParks, be prepared for a long, passionate response.
Prosecutor opposes parole for Niles rapist
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins opposes parole for Randall L. Whitmore, 54, who has served 27 years in prison for raping his daughter while she was between the ages of 5 and 7, raping one of his daughter’s friends and other sex crimes.
Danielle Vollhardt | Nicholas Hardy
SEDONA, ARIZ. Danielle Vollhardt became the bride of Nicholas Hardy at 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at the
Natalie Scarsella | Alex Friend
BOARDMAN Natalie Scarsella became the bride of Alex Friend at 1:30 p.m. July 25 in a ceremony at
Dr. Rena Meadows I Gerald Hunter
YOUNGSTOWN Jason Adkins solemnized the 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 2014, wedding of Dr. Rena Meadows and
Jugenheimer- Moore plans are announced
HUBBARD Cathy Jugenheimer is announcing her engagement to Brandon Moore. Both are of Hubbard.
Miss Pinatiello will marry Mr. Ludwiczak
Christina M. Pinatiello of Sebring and Raymond J. Ludwiczak of Canfield are announcing their
Foldvarys mark golden event with family dinner
POLAND A dinner with family members on Dec. 18 at Alberini’s Restaurant in Boardman celebrated the
Mr., Mrs. Longo to be honored for 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN A private dinner party on Dec. 27 will mark the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Howland’s early lead ignites win at Poland
Howland basketball players Victoria Rappach and Sara Price looked like an unstoppable duo in Saturday’s 60-52 win over Poland.
Shopping sprees with Mahoning deputies thrill kids
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Sometimes Santa Claus shows up wearing a badge and
Shootout costs Phantoms a sweep
The Youngstown Phantoms wiped out a two-goal deficit to force overtime on Saturday against the Waterloo Black Hawks.
Youngstown family remains full of holiday spirit despite 4-year-old's ailments
Flaherty family hopes to spend Christmas at home this year
Robotics contest at MCCTC draws 120 Ohio students
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Even though Sammy Dwyer, Marik Rogenski, Diego
SPORTS DIGEST || Fitch AD to be honored by track association
Fitch AD to be honored by track association AUSTINTOWN Austiontown Fitch athletic director Rob
Party for ‘Force’ at library
They did not need to awaken the Force to get into “Star Wars” on Saturday at the Warren-Trumbull Public Library.
Technicality details appeal for Weathersfield injection company
A technicality has derailed an appeal filed by Howland-based American Water Management Services of a decision by the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission regarding an AWMS injection well in Weathersfield Township.
PREP ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other games
BOYS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 73, Canton South 68 CANTON Andrew Armstrong led Cardinal
Proposed raises die in committee, raising specter of Struthers politics
Some say that raises have historically been a political issue for Struthers government.
Leetonia man gets 30 years for federal sex crimes
Lucas J. Ippolito, 51, of Leetonia, was charged with transporting 13-and 15-year-old girls from Pennsylvania to Ohio for sex.
‘Keep the Kids Warm’ campaign to begin
The project provides utility assistance for families in need.
Holiday gift of permanent adoption sought for 2 blind dogs
Brothers Rusty and Sandy, both born blind, were turned over to New Lease on Life Animal Shelter in Struthers when their owner could no longer care for them. The shelter is looking for an appropriate, permanent home for the pair, who must be adopted together. A donor has already paid their adoption fees.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
up for adoption
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Ozzie Info:
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Security is focus at churches, mosques amid heightened fears
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, ALA. In Alabama, a Presbyterian church wanted to be able to hire
Mall shooting in Wis. leaves 1 injured
Associated Press MADISON, WIS. Gunfire erupted during a dispute inside a large Wisconsin mall
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 8:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Watford vs. Liverpool, Barclays Premier League. 9
Today is Sunday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2015
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Today’s entertainment picks:
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Afterburner FX offers custom service with a custom touch
The custom apparel shop in Hubbard makes everything from custom cups to hats and shirts
Great gifts for the food lovers on your list
Help the budding chef on your holiday list with primo tools, big and small, from mixers to fridges.
NEVADA Governor signs $335M deal to lure electric carmaker
Associated Press CARSON CITY, NEV. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval approved a $335 million incentive
Memes might do more harm than help
Tribune News Service According to Wikipedia, a meme is “an idea ... that spreads from person to
Misspending by charters puts Ohio on the defensive
Editorial: Ohio’s problem-plagued and failing charter school system continues to prove its critics right and
h Spain’s Lalaguna wins Miss World title
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publishers weekly best-sellers
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Carter: Iraqi strike may be ‘mistake’
Associated Press ABOARD THE USS KEARSARGE The American airstrike that may have killed a number
The force is strong with social media
The kickoff to “Star Wars” weekend actually started a long time ago, in a social media galaxy far,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday McDonald Local School board, 7 p.m. work session followed by regular meeting, high
area bowling scores
bellwick Spiech Classic (12-14) — Ron Killian 277-725, Matt Roscoe 256-704, Russ Slagle 256-704,
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE/Saturday’s results
TRACK CONDITION: fast First Race - Purse $25,300, Allowance, 2 yo, Six Furlongs. Riding in the
GARDEN CLUBS
FORUM MEMBERS: Your dues are required in the office by Jan. 31. Yearly dues letters will be mailed
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Mark Bretschneider aced the 178-yard No. 17 at The Links at Firestone Farms. He used a 6-iron.
Advice to next president of US: Please just listen
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French lessons – good and bad
Opinion: Tuesday evenings were reserved for French lessons. My eldest daughter, Brittany, studied with Madame
Sanders apologizes to Clinton and supporters for data breach
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. Bernie Sanders apologized to Hillary Clinton and his own
Holiday gift guide DVD sets enrich video library
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Sure, DVDs are slightly old-school in this age
Fired by Facebook
Opinion: Inseparable from the Internet is the message board. The two of them together are Mick and Keith.
BW-3 managers bring good news to 8 families
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Rehashing hottest topics, from Caitlyn to Cosby
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer There were goodbyes (Jon Stewart, David Letterman, “Mad
METRO DIGEST || Water restraint request in Hubbard
Water restraint HUBBARD The city has issued a voluntary water-conservation request beginning at
Columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Parker DeWitt v. Ernest Feltrop, money. David
US Steel, USW reach tentative pact
US Steel, USW reach tentative pact PITTSBURGH United States Steel Corp. on Saturday announced a
Gorilla Glass is coming to cars
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer DETROIT The thin, lightweight glass on your smartphone could
Show us the payrolls
Opinion: Remember that iconic Wendy’s commercial featuring actress Clara Peller who angrily exclaimed
Week of December 20, 2015
Ronald L. Hickman Sr. to Jill L. Partee-Mosely et al, Scioto Ave., Youngstown, $30,000. Roger B.
Gifts for the gardener
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) (TNS) You’re making your gift list and
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LEADERSHIP Library director Youngstown resident Michelle Alleman was chosen as the
Saturday, December 19 (75 stories)
12 Ohio schools compete in robotics competition
Even though Sammy Dwyer, Marik Rogenski, Diego Calderon, Sam Delatore and Matthew Commons built GEORGE to be mechanical, fluidity is what largely defined what went into the process.
Fans young and old get into Star Wars act at Warren library
They did not need to awaken the Force to get into “Star Wars” today at the Warren-Trumbull Public Library. All they needed were bingo cards, pseudo light-sabers and even Darth Vader himself, much less villainous than he is in the films.
Kids from across Mahoning County shop with deputies today
Sometimes Santa Claus shows up wearing a badge and riding in a police cruiser.
Ryan hits game-winning 3-pointer for Boardman
The Spartans scored the game’s final 10 points to beat Niles, 50-47.
Exterran plans temporary closure due to oil slump
Exterran has officially been hit by the downturn in oil and gas.
Lawyer plans to challenge ruling against Kimble’s pick
The board has 14 days to object to the decision disqualifying its president’s appointee.
Hubbard’s Hill brushes aside Big Ten, picks Pitt
The senior running back announced his college choice on Twitter on Friday.
YPD chief: Heroin seizure largest I’ve seen
Amount of heroin seized over three pounds; man indicted by grand jury
PRE SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Austintown Fitch 62, Struthers 50 Boardman 50, Niles 47 Bristol
Poland man twice convicted of killing 3rd wife freed from prison
“I put cyanide in the salt shaker before I left for Chicago, knowing she would use the salt,” Girts told the court at the time of his 2014 plea. He read the same statement Friday.
PREP ROUNDUP | Friday’s other boys basketball games
Canfield 56, Lakeview 42 LAKEVIEW Mason Mangapora carried Canfield (5-2) with 31 points. Chris
Canfield safety committee promotes communication with students
The Canfield community is pulling together to promote school safety.
Real-world Grinch steals gifts Christmas tree, gifts in Struthers
A resident said someone stole toys belonging to her disabled grandson.
Machine Gun Kelly blazes punk-rap path
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com During a recent phone call, Colson Baker was just another
Students learn about the effects of watershed pollution
On an afternoon when creeks seemed closer to freezing than carrying runoff pollution, students were testing the waters for quality.
My holiday wish list
While I’ve fished when the weather was far colder than the forecast for Christmas Day, I won’t be
UAW Local 1714 gives back to the community
Walt Ball, left, helps Dave Yukon load turkeys for needy families outside United Auto Workers Local 1714 hall on Salt Springs Road. UAW Local 1714 members gave out 250 boxes of food, turkey and other goods Friday.
up for adoption
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,
PURPLE REIGN
Associated Press SALEM, VA. Taurice Scott threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score
Pettine’s mouth gets him in more trouble
The San Francisco 49ers aren’t the only ones mad at Mike Pettine — also known as Blunt Force Trauma — this week.
YEARS AGO
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Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Morgan crash case NEWARK, N.J. The truck driver who slammed into a limo carrying
The morning of Christmas
Every year readers ask me to reprint my Christmas poem, which first appeared in 1988. After the dust
Village police charge man on gun count
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Ohio won’t enforce fetal-tissue-disposal rule, official says
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s health department will not enforce a state regulation requiring
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Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas MINERAL RIDGE A Blue Christmas service is planned at 5 p.m. Sunday at First
Drug-overdose deaths surge
Drug-overdose deaths surge NEW YORK Drug-overdose deaths surged in 14 states last year, pushing
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. What’s the purpose of hell? Stephen
Shkreli resigns as CEO of Turing after arrest
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. The pharmaceutical executive reviled for price-gouging resigned
Sales favor online sites
Associated Press NEW YORK More often shoppers are making the decision to sit on their couches
sunday news shows | Guest lineups
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Democratic presidential candidate
EU demands that Thailand address slavery
Associated Press BRUSSELS The European Union warned Thailand on Friday that it should
Former employees of Atlantic Beverages in Warren indicted on drug charges
Former employees of Atlantic Beverages in Warren indicted on drug charges
Data breach brings charges of theft in Dem race
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Democratic race for president unexpectedly exploded with rancor
Female CFOs in S&P 500 firms out-earn their male counterparts
Associated Press Women may be badly outnumbered in the top ranks of corporate America, but at
Housing sales keep moving upward
While November is typically a slow month for housing sales, all three counties in the Mahoning Valley saw positive figures.
Congress approves massive spending, tax package
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress ended its chaotic year on a surprising note of bipartisan
Anger erupts over lesson’s use of Islamic statement
Associated Press STAUNTON, Va. A rural Virginia school district canceled classes and a holiday
Latest ‘Alvin and Chipmunks’ has a few bright spots
By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service The persistence of “Alvin and the Chipmunks” as a cultural
Celebrate the Prince of Peace
Christmas will be different this year because the worldwide level of anxiety is unsettling.
Predisciplnary hearing held for Niles employee who stole $97,000 from church
Carmen Vivolo, Niles parks director, served as hearing officer Wednesday during a predisciplinary hearing for Michael Marrara, a city employee who pleaded guilty to stealing $97,000 from Mount Carmel Catholic Church
US stocks tumble on global worries
US stocks tumble on global worries NEW YORK Stocks plunged across all sectors in the heaviest
Watch that speed
Opinion: Were you hoping to drive a little faster on the highway? Or do you wish Ohio would follow
1 dead, 2 arrested after gunbattle with police in NW Ohio
Associated Press NORTHWOOD Police responding to a reported assault outside a northwest Ohio bar
Guard reopens four recruiting centers
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio National Guard reopened four storefront recruiting centers
Fisherman’s swap meet
Fisherman’s swap meet Strasburg, Ohio The Wallick’s Auction Center, 965 N. Wooster Ave., is
Unity in Christ
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Demonstrating unity in Christ, four United
Dog pound needs our help to reduce its overcapacity
Editorial: During this season of joy and merriment, some abandoned, lost, neglected or simply unwanted dogs
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.23.08 Aqua America, .71
State probes anti-addiction organization
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is investigating purported
Boardman Lions events for 2016 were also discussed
Staff report BOARDMAN The Boardman Lions Club gathered for its December meeting at Cafe 422 and
TODAY’S BOWL GAMES AT A GLANCE
NEW MEXICO BOWL Who: New Mexico (7-5, 5-3 Mountain West) vs. Arizona (6-6, 3-6 Pac-12) Time &
Phantoms start fast, finish strong in victory
Matt Alvaro’s goal regained the lead for the Phantoms in the third period.
Vatrano’s hat trick tops Pens
Pittsburgh has lost four in a row (0-3-1) and six of its past seven to sit 12th in the Eastern Conference.
METRO DIGEST || Store robbed
Store robbed YOUNGSTOWN A gunman got away with cash and cigarettes from a 2224 Market St. store
birthdays
birthdays Actress Cicely Tyson is 81. Singer Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire is 74. Actress
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.: Easy Street
Supreme Court Justice Scalia outdoes Donald Trump with views on black college students
Opinion: By Rekha Basu Des Moines Register U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia came out with some
Warm weather leaves people cold about going to the store
Associated Press NEW YORK The unseasonably warm weather has left some people feeling cold about
christmas services at valley churches
Here is a listing of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services open to the public at area churches.
Justice done in Oklahoma
Opinion: Toledo Blade: Last week, an all-white jury in Oklahoma City found a former police officer guilty of
Mother Teresa to be declared saint after Pope OKs miracle
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Mother Teresa, the tiny, stooped nun who cared for the poorest of
Mincher gets 1,000th point, but Lisbon tops Springfield
The Tigers’ Graham Mincher led all scorers with 29 points.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Carla and Curtis Touville, New Middletown, girl, Dec. 17.
Obama vows role in presidential race
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama closed his next-to-last year in office with
Film shows how newspaper uncovered sex scandal Superb ‘Spotlight’
By Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald “Spotlight,” director Tom McCarthy’s superb drama about The
5 pension funds will join online checkbook
Associated Press COLUMBUS Spending information from five public pension funds is being added to
Friday, December 18 (118 stories)
Youngstown cops find $500K worth of heroin in East Side raid; man on run
City vice squad members serving a search warrant Dec. 10 at a McHenry Street home as part of an investigation into crack-
UAW lends helping holiday hands today with food boxes
Ruth Tarr cried when she found out she would receive a box of food from United Auto Workers Local 1714.
New sentencing gives Girts earlier release after murdering wife
The Mahoning Valley man twice convicted of killing his third wife was freed from prison Friday.
Kimble to object to magistrate's order for new appointee to distress commission
The Youngstown school board president’s lawyer plans to object to a magistrate’s decision that bars the board president from appointing anyone other than a city schools teacher to the academic distress commission.
Tips to protect your pets this winter
The cold weather can be just as hard on pets as it is on people. This winter, consider these tips to keep your four-legged family members safe and warm.
Mahoning students get hands-on training about pollution through GM program
On an afternoon when creeks seemed closer to freezing than carrying runoff pollution, students were testing the waters for quality.
Schools safety committee gets underway in Canfield
The Canfield community is pulling together to promote school safety.
UPDATE | 'Force Awakens' on path for record $200M-plus weekend
'Force Awakens' on path for record $200M-plus weekend
Laid-off woman's Facebook plea brings help for Christmas
Laid-off woman's Facebook plea brings help for Christmas
Fundraiser to benefit Falcon Animal Rescue is Saturday
Fundraiser to benefit Falcon Animal Rescue is Saturday
Flu season off to slower start this year; might be milder
Flu season off to slower start this year; might be milder
Congress backs bill banning microbeads in soap, body wash
Congress backs bill banning microbeads in soap, body wash
Obama: 6 million people signed up for health insurance
Obama: 6 million people signed up for health insurance
Ohio infant mortality rate down slightly, higher for blacks
Ohio infant mortality rate down slightly, higher for blacks
Sanders campaign: DNC is "attempting to undermine" campaign
Sanders campaign: DNC is "attempting to undermine" campaign
'Force Awakens' pulls in record $57M on opening night
'Force Awakens' pulls in record $57M on opening night
Lifelock paying $100M to consumers to settle US charges
Lifelock paying $100M to consumers to settle US charges
Exterran sends workers home; plans temporary closure by March
Exterran sends employees home; plans temporary closure by March
Local 1714 hands out 250 boxes of food to families in need
Local 1714 hands out 250 boxes of food to families in need
Robert Girts, twice convicted of killing third wife, gets out of prison
Robert Girts, twice convicted of killing third wife, gets out of prison
Angels for Animals plans photos with Santa, cookie sale
Angels for Animals plans photos with Santa, cookie sale
Campbell police investigate burglary and attempted burglary
Campbell police investigate burglary and attempted burglary
Cavs survive Thunder after courtside collision
LeBron James crashed into the crowd and injured the wife of golf star Jason Day during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 104-100 win.
Pelini denies Kentucky interest
YSU coach Bo Pelini poked holes in Internet speculation about him being a candidate to join the Kentucky coaching staff.
Appeals court cuts $14M award in woman’s suit against Nationwide
An appeals panel has cut Christine Lucarell’s award from her lawsuit against Nationwide to $2,375,708.
Secret donation at Austintown pizza shop serves those in need
Inside he found $1,000 in cash with instructions to give to a deserving family.
Mount Union, St. Thomas meet for D-III title tonight
It is a rematch of the 2012 showdown at Salem Stadium, which Mount Union won, 28-10.
PREP ROUNDUP | Thursday’s games
GIRLS BASKETBALL Lordstown 61, Badger 50 LORDSTOWN Kellee Applegate led the Red Devils with a
Alleged monk sends threatening prayer to Youngstown cop
The officer stopped the monk for a traffic violation
Cavs’ Shumpert handles fiancee’s special delivery
Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert showed he has more than basketball skills by calmly delivering a baby girl when his fiancee unexpectedly went into labor.
OF Rajai Davis agrees to contract with Tribe
OF Rajai Davis agrees to contract with Tribe CLEVELAND Rajai Davis can play all three outfield
Probe targets theater chains
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ten states are investigating allegations that the country’s three
Akiva's pj party benefits less-fortunate children
The dress-down party for the youngsters and staff was to celebrate the students’ having collected 91 pairs of pajamas for Mahoning County children who are less fortunate
Rock hall inducts ’70s rockers, N.W.A.
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK The groundbreaking Los Angeles rap act N.W.A.
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler star in crude farce ‘Sisters’ PARTY GIRLS
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer In “Sisters,” Tina Fey and Amy Poehler attempt to bring the most
Panel to hear complaint against Warren appeals court candidate
A probable cause panel has certified a complaint to the Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Professional Conduct
Niles leaders question financial recovery plan
The financial plan's viability depends on voters approving an income-tax increase in March
Struthers PTA transforms cafeteria into Santa's workshop
Elementary school students traded dollars for Christmas gifts this week.
State agriculture officials lift ban on bird displays at county fairs
No cases of avian flu were confirmed in Ohio
Valley OUT IN FORCE
Aiden Tomhave, 10, wearing a homemade “Star Wars” Storm Trooper uniform, gives the thumbs-up sign in the lobby of Cinemark Tinseltown USA in Boardman on Thursday, waiting to see the initial screening of the newest movie in the “Star Wars” series, “The Force Awakens.”
Christmas with the Grinch
The Austintown library hosted a Grinch Who-liday event on Dec. 5. The event offered food, movies and various activities.
Poland Union hosts Pancakes with Santa
Poland Union Elementary School hosted a Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 5.
Canfield Community Briefs
Fun time for 4s and 5s Join MetroParks Farm at 10 a.m. on Jan. 5 for developmentally appropriate
City, library and SCORE partner
The City of Youngstown Community Planning and Economic Development Office along with SCORE and the
Children become mad scientists for a day
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Two members of Mad Science of Northeast Ohio
CUMC hosts sensory Christmas story
On Dec. 20, Canfield United Methodist Church, located at 27 South Broad Street in Canfield will host
CVMS hosts annual Scholastic Book Fair
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School hosted its annual
CHC honors veterans at assembly
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students and faculty at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
Toddlers trot to Thanksgiving storytime
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children stayed up late to head to the Night
Miss Rummell, Mr. Younan plan to marry
Tiffiny Rummell and Karim Younan, both of Raleigh, N.C., are engaged and planning an April 17, 2016,
Katie Farhang v Clayton Petro
Christman Hall at Stambaugh Auditorium was the setting for the May 23 wedding of Katie Farhang and
Sandy Hook Program spreads awareness
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindys.com Austintown-Fitch High School hosted a Sandy Hook
Boardman mixes fun with fitness for children
The Boardman library hosted a new event with a special guest for their Baby Brilliant program. Austintown librarian, Ashley Potopovich, came to the Boardman library to lead the children in a Fitness Fun storytime - a first for the Boardman location.
Book fair benefits parents and students
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Scholastic book fairs are not just for
Holiday crafts become holiday gifts
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every month the Austintown library hosts a two-
Steelers’ defense making splash plays
Every Pittsburgh Steelers practice on Thursdays and Fridays start with the same drill. They call it “Seven Shots.”
Will Manziel, Gordon reunite in ’16?
Browns coach Mike Pettine said he’ll welcome Josh Gordon back with open arms if he’s reinstated.
Struthers Little Wildcats recognized for fundraising efforts
The girls won a biggest donor award for raising $5,000
METRO DIGEST || Christmas gifts stolen
Christmas gifts stolen YOUNGSTOWN Reports said some wrapped Christmas gifts were among several
Kent police fatally shoot man with machete
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man was fatally shot by police after he ran at them with a machete
Judge approves transfer of ‘dormant’ Niles funds to general fund, utility funds
A judge approved the transfer of $474,200 in ‘dormant’ Niles funds to the city’s general fund.
County workers face health care changes
Mahoning County employees would have three health care plan options starting April 1, 2016.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2015. There are 13 days left in the year.
mahoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday on these charges: Roderick Jackson,
Austin, Gurley lead Rams over Buccaneers
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The St. Louis Rams saved some of their best for last. Tavon
Community traditions at risk during financial turmoil
Services are in jeopardy due to decreased revenue to the city of Canfield
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., Youngstown, various
Library to create learning space for IMLS grant
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County received a grant of $20,765 for coordinated
GOP sets sights on 2016 election
Opinion: Feeling empowered by the 2014 general election, the Mahoning County Republican Party fielded
Putin: Trump is ‘bright, talented’
Associated Press MOSCOW In Vladimir Putin’s view, Donald Trump is “bright and talented.” But as
Insanity plea entered by murder suspect
Stashawn Dates, 17, is charged in the 2014 shooting death of 21-year-old Jesse Daviduk.
CVMS students show support for Purple for a Purpose
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the students at Canfield Village Middle School showed their support for the cause on Nov. 13.
Crews finish effort to drain sunken barge in Lake Erie
Associated Press TOLEDO Crews have finished an effort to eliminate environmental threats from a
Elections board to ask Trumbull prosecutor for opinion related to sheriff candidate
Elections board to ask Trumbull prosecutor for opinion related to sheriff candidate
Exec who jacked up price of lifesaving drug is arrested
Associated Press NEW YORK A boyish-looking entrepreneur who became the new face of corporate
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Dec.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 7:30 p.m.: If a kick-line of dancing
Mahoning County adopts status quo spending plan
Editorial: During the campaign in the fall of 2014 for the renewal of a half-percent sales tax and the addition
Selected local stocks
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Buyer of guns used in Calif. massacre faces terrorism count
Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. The man who bought the assault rifles used by his friend in
Action on guns overdue
Opinion: By Mary Kay Henry, Cecile Richards and Randi Weingarten Tribune News Service Dylan Hockley, a
Library to create learning space for IMLS grant
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County received a grant of $20,765 for coordinated
Ribbon-cutting
Ribbon-cutting BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber recently had a celebratory
Miss DeLaratta, Jarek Esarco to be married
Regina DeLaratta and Jarek Esarco of Boardman are announcing their engagement and plans for their
Parents announce Culp-Hancock engagement
Maria Christina Culp and Ryan Michael Hancock, both of Girard, are engaged, their parents are
Alexis Stackhouse v Scott Stultz
Alexis Lynn Stackhouse became the bride of Scott Joseph Bentley Stultz at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the
Boardman Community Briefs
Join Boardman United Methodist for the holidays Join the Boardman United Methodist Church, located
Poland Community Briefs
Prince of Peace Christmas Eve service Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 2985 Center Road
Clarissa Tyson, Gregory Sinchak will wed Jan. 9
Clarissa Tyson of Poland and Gregory Sinchak of Boardman are engaged and announcing plans for a Jan.
Loew’s latest bouts Saturday
The card will take place at Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Banquet Center.
Port authority helping Auto Parkit assess and clean up former Delphi site
Auto Parkit, the company leasing the former Delphi Packard facilities in Warren is getting an environmental assessment of those buildings
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high
METRO DIGEST || No Christmas tree recycling in Hubbard
Pet-food giveaway GIRARD Legacy Dog Rescue and Never Muzzled will be having a holiday dog-and-
oddly enough
oddly enough Higher force: Church uses power of ‘Star Wars’ at Christmas NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. A
YBI awards three companies in startup competition
Three Northeast Ohio 3-D printing companies have received a significant investment to continue moving forward
UN resolution would disrupt IS funds
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution
birthdays
birthdays Actor Roger Smith is 83. Blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks is 82. Actor Roger Mosley
New Orleans council votes to remove Confederate symbols
New Orleans council votes to remove Confederate symbols NEW ORLEANS New Orleans’ leaders
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joseph and Jaclyn George, New Castle, Pa., girl, Dec. 16.
Ohio bill would require fetal remains be cremated or buried
Associated Press COLUMBUS Pregnant women getting abortions would be asked to decide in writing
Hastert recovering from stroke, attorney says
Associated Press CHICAGO Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, awaiting sentencing in a
House OKs package of tax cuts, 1st leg of year-end budget deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans overwhelmed divided Democrats to whisk tax breaks for
Thursday, December 17 (117 stories)
Nationwide award reduced again, lawsuit remanded for new trial
A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals has reduced substantially the monetary award granted to a former Nationwide insurance agent after a jury trial of her lawsuit against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. of Columbus.
4,640 tickets issed with three weeks to go
The number of civil speeding citations issued by police easily should exceed 5,000 for the year – and enforcement only started Aug. 18.
Struthers 'North Pole' offers students chance to give
The North Pole may seem a world away from Struthers Elementary School.
Anonymous donor offers holiday help through Austintown pizza shop
A cash donation received by Fernando Riccioni, Wedgewood Pizza owner, was passed on to St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley to help feed those in need.
South Side fire victim ID'd
The victim in a fire on the city’s South Side was identified Thursday by the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office as Ernest Averhart, 70.
Ex-US House Speaker Dennis Hastert recovering from stroke
Ex-US House Speaker Dennis Hastert recovering from stroke
US-Cuba aviation deal allows 110 scheduled flights a day
US-Cuba aviation deal allows 110 scheduled flights a day
Obama says no specific, credible terror threat over holidays
Obama says no specific, credible terror threat over holidays
Ohio attorney general confirms movie theater antitrust probe
Ohio attorney general confirms movie theater antitrust probe
AP: Buyer of rifles used in Calif. massacre to be charged
AP: Buyer of rifles used in Calif. massacre to be charged
Pittsburgh City Council preliminarily approves bill to decriminalize pot
Council preliminarily approves bill to decriminalize pot
Republicans push more than $600B in tax cuts through House
Republicans push more than $600B in tax cuts through House
Officer's mistrial in Gray's death a letdown for both sides
Officer's mistrial in Gray's death a letdown for both sides
Youngstown police arrest 3 on obstruction of justice
Youngstown police arrest 3 on obstruction of justice
URGENT | Boardman trustees approve demo of house destroyed in fire
Boardman trustees approve demo of house destroyed by fire
Northeast Ohio police shoot and kill man with machete
Northeast Ohio police shoot and kill man with machete
State says identity theft complaints in Ohio up over 2014
State says identity theft complaints in Ohio up over 2014
Average US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.97 percent
Average US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.97 percent
Ohio fugitive on the run since 1975 arrested in Puerto Rico
Ohio fugitive on the run since 1975 arrested in Puerto Rico
Response to sunken barge found in Lake Erie is finished
Response to sunken barge found in Lake Erie is finished
Mahoning commissioners award $6,000 to sponsor state wrestling championships
Mahoning commissioners award $6,000 to sponsor state wrestling championships
YBI announces winners of AMPED startup competition
YBI announces winners of AMPED startup competition
Police: Crash victim's blood-alcohol level 4-times the legal limit
Police: Crash victim's blood-alcohol level 4-times the legal limit
Boardman trustees emergency meeting at noon to discuss fatal house fire
Boardman trustees emergency meeting at noon to discuss fatal house fire
Legacy Dog Rescue and Never Muzzled host Saturday holiday dog and cat food giveaway
Legacy Dog Rescue and Never Muzzled host Saturday holiday dog and cat food giveaway
Rock Hall adds Chicago, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Steve Miller and N.W.A.
Rock Hall adds Chicago, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Steve Miller and N.W.A.
Ohio lifts bird exhibition ban, U.S. is free of bird flu
Ohio lifts bird exhibition ban, U.S. is free of bird flu
Santa visits Struthers Elementary School on Friday
Santa visits Struthers Elementary School on Friday
Harris, Ursuline defense combine to beat Mooney
Freshman Dayshannette Harris scored a game-high 23 points.
Four resign at St. Vincent, new dining hall coming to Youngstown
St. Vincent de Paul Society Mahoning Council board accepted four resignations the same day Second Harvest announced a new dining hall.
Magistrate orders Kimble to appoint teacher by Friday
A magistrate determined that Carol Staten isn’t a teacher
Task at hand: Durkin leading culture change at Maryland
Boardman native on the recruiting trail for Terps.
US budget agreement preserves $9.4M for Valley airbase
Bill includes funding for the Ravenna Joint Military Training Center and area reservoirs
Two die in separate fires Wednesday
By JOE GORMAN and JORDYN GRZELEWSKI news@vindy.com House fires killed two people in the
SPORTS DIGEST || Lowellville hires Mays as new football coach
The Lowellville Board of Education has approved the hire of former Youngstown State running back P.J. Mays to coach the Rockets.
Former YSU tight end Davie has New Mexico on mend
The former YSU tight end has New Mexico in its first bowl game sionce 2007.
Interest rates go up after 9-year freeze
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates from record lows set
High school roundup | Wednesday’s games
Lakeview took advantage of an off-night from Poland’s starters to end Poland’s undefeated streak.
20 THINGS ABOUT THE NEW STAR WARS
By Rafer Guzman Newsday If you thought the pre-release buzz about superhero movies was out of
Winter solstice services focuses on ‘Calling Back the Light’
Unitarian Universalist Church plans a service and concert Sunday
Film series to screen ‘Gremlins’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 1984 film “Gremlins” will be the feature film at Youngstown Cinema’s
Pub crawlers to wear unsightly sweaters
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Partiers can don their most garish garments this Friday for the Ugly
Cast gets ‘Ugly’ for holiday revue
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will close its 2015 season with “The Ugly
Kenny Greco sets annual charity concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Kenny Greco’s sixth annual performance to raise money for local
Kane Brown: new music from old topic
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s no doubt that over the decades country music has
Several Mahoning Valley candidates running in few open seats on ballot
Two U.S. House incumbents who represent the area have primary opponents
Boy, 16, indicted in beating death of his elderly neighbor
Jacob Larosa, 16, of Niles indicted on aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery
Four Youngstown council members attended their last meeting
Council accepted an $83,843 state grant for improvements to Crandall Park
Former school liaison begins anger management treatment
Marcus D. Crum, who was working as a parent liaison at STEAM Academy when he purportedly “slammed” a female student into a door, has started anger-management treatment
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ fun homage to original
Director J.J. Abrams may not elevate the language of “Star Wars,” but he sure is fluent in it. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is no more and no less than the movie that made us love it in the first place. In fact, it’s basically the same thing. Isn’t that what we all wanted anyway?
Napoli, Indians agree to deal
The Indians may have found a much-needed right-handed hitter — at the right price.
Fire prevention TIPS
Fire prevention TIPS Home fires occur most frequently in winter. Fire-safety officials advise
Cavs may not have Irving or Shumpert against Thunder
The Cavaliers could be short-handed against high-scoring Oklahoma City.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2015. There are 14 days left in the year.
METRO DIGEST || No raises in Struthers
No raises in Struthers STRUTHERS A measure that would have set raises for elected officials in
Man wearing bulletproof vest arrested in ‘high drug traffic area’ in Warren
Three men, one who was released from prison in August and who was wearing a bulletproof vest, were arrested on weapons and drug charges Monday
Mistrial in 1st trial in Freddie Gray case
Associated Press BALTIMORE The first effort to convict an officer in Freddie Gray’s death from a
birthdays
birthdays Singer-actor Tommy Steele is 79. Keyboardist-singer Art Neville of the Neville Brothers
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Regional Economic Development Committee,
Court gets grant for program
Court gets grant for program YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Domestic Relations Court has
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Sat: Teddy Pantelas and Zach Economos, 7 p.m.
Plaster, masonry contractor cited by OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Cleveland Area Office recently cited B&B Plastering.
QUESTIONS surround ‘STAR WARS: The FORCE AWAKENs’
Countdown clocks will hit zero tonight when “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” debuts. Its hype is
Holiday fashion history lecture
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jessica Trickett will give a presentation titled “Seasonal Style: A
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip (PG) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. (11, 1:20, 3:40)
Manziel to face Seattle’s 12th man
Johnny Manziel’s taking a trip to an NFL stadium where quarterbacks are seen, not heard.
Jig’s up for sugar water purveyors
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords If your car’s battery terminals are corroded, just open a can of
December offers savings on vehicles
December offers savings on vehicles YOUNGSTOWN Consumers in the market for a new vehicle may
Tips and tools for easier gardening
By PAM BAYTOS OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD It’s a sunny day and you head
White Sox acquire Frazier in three-team swap
The White Sox were looking to add some pop while solidifying third base, and they are counting on Todd Frazier to provide it.
EXPLORERS
EXPLORERS Today: 10-11:30 a.m. The Explorers will discover where insects disappear to in the
Firewood, fireplace safety
Firewood, fireplace safety Be sure wood is properly seasoned, store it outside to prevent insects
Fleas need to flee
Q. I have fleas in my house. They’ve been there for about a week and a half. I’ve identified them on
Reserve base commander, military-affairs commission outline efforts to promote base
The Western Reserve Port Authority got an update from the Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission
Dormant pruning
Dormant pruning When warm weather returns, consider taking time to prune some of your deciduous
Don’t drown the poinsettia!
Don’t drown the poinsettia! The soil should never be soggy. Don’t let it wilt, though. Take off
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Wednesday’s games MEN Ohio State 67, Northern Illinois 54
oddly enough
oddly enough Tiny kitten rescued from conveyer belt at recycling plant GALT, Calif. A worker
With eye on safety, Calif. sets rules for self-driving cars
Associated Press LOS ANGELES California regulators have unveiled a roadmap that would let
US, Cuba near deal on commercial flights
US, Cuba near deal on commercial flights HAVANA The United States and Cuba are close to a deal
2016 PRIMARY | Candidates and issues
The following filed for the March 15 primary. Wednesday was the filing deadline. Eligibility will be
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Khloe Kardashian has new makeover series NEW YORK Khloe Kardashian is behind a new
Niles council approves 5-year recovery plan
City voters will be asked to approve a 0.50 income-tax increase in March to balance the city's budget
Spending bill would extend care to 9/11 responders
Associated Press WASHINGTON First-responders who rushed to the World Trade Center after the
Major GOP, Dem prez candidates file in Ohio
There also will be a contested primary race for Ohio Supreme Court justices in March
top google searches | 2015
Here’s a look at what was on the world’s collective mind this year, based on Google’s annual
Lamar Odom’s downfall tops Google’s list of 2015 searches
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Lamar Odom’s bizarre downfall from a former Los Angeles Lakers
First film in franchise drew mixed reviews
Associated Press When George Lucas’ “Star Wars” first landed in 1977, some critics were swept
“American Country Countdown’s Top 10 Stories” (8 p.m., Fox): This special recalls
“American Country Countdown’s Top 10 Stories” (8 p.m., Fox): This special recalls the year’s most
‘Buddy Holly’ coming to theater
AKRON Tickets are on sale now for “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story” at E.J. Thomas Hall on Jan. 12
Film Registry adds ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Shawshank’ and ‘Ghostbusters’
By BEN NUCKOLS Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s a bro-centric year for movies added to the
Fossil fuels beneficial to humans
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service The Paris summit on global warming ended with a triumphant,
Scalia speaks the truth
Opinion: Among the many sad signs of our time are the current political and media attacks on Supreme Court
Hunger in Valley takes no holiday; commit to help
Editorial: Once again this year, Mahoning Valley residents proved their mettle by reaping success in one of
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Neil Simon’s God’s Favorite,SDRq New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.24.12 Aqua America, .71
Valley offers fresh produce year-round Winter harvest
By GIANNA CIOFFI Online Market Manager, Lake to River Cooperative YOUNGSTOWN As the winter
Wednesday, December 16 (90 stories)
Federal bill includes $9.4M for Youngstown air base
Congressional leadership has agreed to include $12.7 million for area military bases in the fiscal year 2016 federal appropriations bill.
Magistrate orders Kimble to choose new appointee to distress commission
A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court magistrate gave Brenda Kimble, board of education president, until Friday to appoint a city school teacher to the academic distress commission.
March primary drawing more Republicans than usual
While most incumbents in the Mahoning Valley won’t face challengers in the March 15 primary, several candidates gravitated toward the few open seats on the ballot.
Winter Solstice service will focus on overcoming spiritual darkness
“Calling Back the Light,” a winter solstice service planned at First Unitarian Universalist Church, rejoices in the “light and hope.”
Niles teen indicted in elderly neighbor's murder
Jacob Larosa, 16, of Niles has been indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury on aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery in the March 31 beating death of his elderly neighbor.
4 resign, temportary president named at St. Vincent de Paul
The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s board has accepted the resignations of its president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.
Hubbard Twp. won't have Christmas tree recycling program in 2016
Hubbard Twp. won't have Christmas tree recycling program in 2016
UPDATE | Unclear whether prosecutors will retry officer in Freddie Gray case
Unclear whether prosecutor will retry officer
Road in Kinsman closed 2 days next week for sanitary sewer line work
Road in Kinsman closed 2 days next week for sanitary sewer line work
YSU committees expand retirement incentive, hire STEM dean
YSU committees expand retirement incentive, hire STEM dean
URGENT: Magistrate orders school teacher appointed to Academic Distress Commission
Magistrate orders school teacher appointed to Academic Distress Commission
URGENT: Fed hikes interest rates for first time in 7 years
Fed hikes interest rates for first time in 7 years
Stambaugh Charter principal named leader of the year at conference
Stambaugh Charter principal named leader of the year at conference
Trib Total Media closing 2 western Pennsylvania newspapers
Trib Total Media closing 2 western Pennsylvania newspapers
Second Harvest food bank announces new feeding site
Second Harvest food bank announces new feeding site
From coloring books to Harper Lee, a good year for paper
From coloring books to Harper Lee, a good year for paper
National Film Registry adds ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Shawshank,’ ‘Ghostbusters’
National Film Registry adds 'Top Gun,' 'Shawshank,' "Ghostbusters'
Ohio deer hunters have two additional days for deer-gun season
Ohio deer hunters have two additional days for deer-gun season
Ex-utilities PUCO chairman lobbies against profit guarantees
Ex-utilities chairman lobbies against profit guarantees
Ohio Turnpike $143M construction plan biggest in more than a decade
Ohio Turnpike $143M construction plan biggest in more than a decade
Second fatal fire of day: Man found dead in South Side home
Second fatal fire of the day: Man found dead after South Side fire
Colaluca recognized for sustaining and increasing student programs
Colaluca recognized for sustaining and increasing student programs
Movie review: ‘Star Wars’ passes torch, keeps it burning brightly
Movie review: ‘Star Wars’ passes torch, keeps it burning brightly
Agreement to postpone pretrial hearings in the Robert Seman case
Agreement to postpone pretrial hearings in the Robert Seman case
UPDATE |Boardman fatal fire occurred around home's electric service, chief says
UPDATE |Boardman fatal fire occurred around home's electric service, chief says
Man wearing bulletproof vest arrested in ‘high drug traffic area’ in Warren
Man wearing bulletproof vest arrested in ‘high drug traffic area’ in Warren
Pornography and the Christian Man Summit draws about 75 men
Men are 500 percent more likely to view pornography than women
Auto sales could break record this year
Sales are expected to hit 17.4 million if not more, which would break the record of 17.35 million sales in 2000.
Mill Creek MetroParks board president will not seek term renewal
Atty. Louis Schiavoni on Monday will announce departure from board
AMVETS Post 44 invites community to join Operation Christmas Card
Giant community card will be sent to Marine unit in Iraq
Daisy Ridley’s first film role is in blockbuster franchise Starting with Star Wars
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Daisy Ridley may not be as brave as her
Red-hot Randy Houser doesn’t always get noticed
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When celebrities pop into stores and malls, who knows
Boardman schools foundation awards grant funds to teachers
Six applicants receive funds from Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence
Light up your Christmas with drive-through experience
Light display featured through Dec. 30 in Firestone Park in Columbiana
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Traffic-light change
Traffic-light change BOARDMAN A newly installed traffic light at South Avenue and McClurg Road
Trumbull engineer sues employee for unpaid $10,316 for hospitalization
Trumbull County Engineer and Sanitary Engineer Randy Smith and the county commissioners have filed suit against an employee of the engineer’s office.
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2015. There are 15 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Workplaces examine security procedures
Associated Press NEW YORK The terror attack at a social-services facility in California has
GREEN Gathering set Friday at Mill Creek MetroParks
GM GREEN pairs students with mentors from GM’s Lordstown Assembly Plant and the Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District to retrieve, test, and analyze water samples.
Saudi Arabia organizes coalition to fight terrorism
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Projecting its ambition for regional leadership, Saudi
Salvation Army will distribute vouchers
Salvation Army will distribute vouchers YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Salvation Army will
General: Afghan IS loyalists growing
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Supporters of the Islamic State group in Afghanistan are
Youngstown commission recommends closing a section of Detroit Avenue to motorists
The exception would be for those parking at Pemberton Park
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Family-friendly shows doing well for NBC NEW YORK Family-friendly programming is
Deal reached on tax, spending package
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Paul Ryan announced late Tuesday an agreement between
Assistance for laid-off workers
Assistance for laid-off workers youngstown On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th,
Record Reviews
Dweezil Zappa Album: “Via Zammata” (Fantom Records) Grade: B+ Dweezil Zappa’s new album is
Supreme Court to rule on oil, gas lease question
The must decide whether hundreds of Ohio landowners can exit leases with an energy company that for years has not drilled for oil or gas on the sites
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is almost here, and promises to be a box-office smash.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is almost here, and promises to be a box-office smash. Here are the
GOP isn’t impressed with climate-change agreement
Editorial: It was a strategy born of Republican intransigence, but it may well be the final nail in the
Jury deadlocked in Baltimore officer’s trial
Associated Press BALTIMORE Jurors said they were deadlocked Tuesday as they weighed manslaughter
Contrite Rose believes Hall one day may call
Ex-Reds manager responds to his lifetime ban not being lifted
oddly enough
oddly enough Display shows Santa’s disapproval of terror group LIMERICK, Maine Deputies paid
Burger of the Year Just Fred’s WINS
They came out of nowhere and ended up Champions, with some of the Mahoning Valley’s most celebrated burgers of 2015.
college basketball roundup | Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 7 Duke 99, Georgia Southern 65 DURHAM, N.C. Freshman Brandon Ingram had season highs
tuesday’s other nba game
Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 100 MINNEAPOLIS Randy Foye scored 19 points, and the Nuggets picked up
Something to talk about
Something to talk about Mark and Mike are working on their next story following a recent visit to
NHL roundup
NHL roundup Tuesday’s games Devils 2, Sabres 0 BUFFALO, N.Y. Cory Schneider made 25 saves to
CRUZ, RUBIO SPAR AS NATIONAL SECURITY FUELS DEBATE
Associated Press LAS VEGAS In a presidential race reshaped by national security fears, Sens. Ted
joy of christmas | Display in Columbiana
joy of christmas | Display in Columbiana The fifth annual drive-through Joy of Christmas light
prep roundup Tuesday’s games
Newton Falls 58, Brookfield 42 BROOKFIELD Jaden Walton’s 25 points included his 1,000th for his
Pastor’s sexual assault victim seeks higher damages
Associated Press COLUMBUS A woman sexually assaulted by a pastor when she was 15 years old is
Bergdahl attorney lashes out at Trump
Bergdahl attorney lashes out at Trump WASHINGTON The attorney for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Niles school board, 6 p.m., primary school, 960 Frederick St. Newton Falls
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will
NY, LA schools respond differently to ‘threats’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The nation’s two biggest school systems – New York City and Los
Be on alert for new water rule
Opinion: By Daren Bakst and Don Parrish The Heritage Foundation Property owners need to be on the alert.
The public can see the unit from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
The 38-bed, 38,000-square-foot BHI represents a $5 million investment
Obama refuses to face reality
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service If President Barack Obama had left troops in Iraq, if he had
Obscene monuments to mammon
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The uber-rich like to collect trophies as proof of their unsurpassed
Tuesday, December 15 (87 stories)
Firestone Park’s Joy of Christmas display marks fifth year
Firestone Park’s Joy of Christmas display marks fifth year
About 75 men attend porn summit at church in Poland
About 75 men attend porn summit at church in Poland
AMVETS Post 44 to send giant Christmas card to Marines in Iraq
AMVETS Post 44 to send giant Christmas card to Marines in Iraq
Trumbull engineer sues employee for unpaid $10,316 for hospitalization
Trumbull engineer sues employee for unpaid $10,316 for hospitalization
OSHP investigating crash in Weathersfield that injured 2
OSHP investigating crash in Weathersfield that injured 2
Plane landing in Nashville rolls off runway, injuring 8
Plane landing in Nashville rolls off runway, injuring 8
Justices hear legal dispute over Ohio drilling leases
Justices hear legal dispute over Ohio drilling leases
Campbell sixth-graders organize toy drive for hospital
Campbell sixth-graders organize toy drive for hospital
State school board names interim Ohio superintendent
State school board names interim Ohio superintendent
Health insurance rule to give Ohioans more information
Health insurance rule to give Ohioans more information
Salvation Army will distribute its 2015 toy distribution and food vouchers
Salvation Army will distribute its 2015 toy distribution and food vouchers
Bargainers near agreement on spending, tax cut deal
Bargainers near agreement on spending, tax cut deal
Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh hit with computer virus
Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh hit with computer virus
Saudi Arabia forms Islamic counterterrorism coalition
Saudi Arabia forms Islamic counterterrorism coalition
11 injured in accident at Axiall plant in West Virginia
11 injured in accident at Axiall plant in West Virginia
Johnny Focused earns love from teammates
Beleaguered quarterback praised after Sunday’s performance against 49ers
Trustees board placed three renewal levies on the ballot
None of the levies will be asking for additional money.
Artists of Rust Belt plans sale at B&O
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Artists of the Rust Belt’s annual Christmas Last-Minute Market will take
Young murderer gets 23 years to life in prison
Kalontae Carter was only 17 when Kristopher Stuart was fatally shot on the city’s North Side.
Cops arrest three within four hours on heroin related charges
Another woman cited for tampering with evidence
The Oakhill judge told prosecutors to eliminate some of the 83 counts against the three defendants
She didn’t specify how many counts to remove
Poland replaces Brungard with defensive coordinator
Ryan Williams is the Bulldogs’ new head football coach
YSU doubles up Salem International
Bench players Wright, Brown played key roles for Penguins in romp
Star Wars star John Boyega got advice from Robert Downey Jr. Mentored by Iron Man
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES John Boyega needed help. The 23-year-old star
Purple Cat Productions moves into downtown theater space
Purple Cat Productions moves into downtown theater space
Teachers and school board president square off in court
The definition of a teacher is at the heart of the issue before the court
Warren Municipal Court goes live with new computer system
Warren Municipal Court went live last week with its new computer system that is providing the court and its customers with new levels of convenience and savings of time and expense.
Boy, 17, accused of bringing handgun into Children Services residential unit, charged with felonies
The executive director says the male never gave the agency reason to believe he was capable of something like that
Few incumbent elected officeholders in the Valley will face primary election challengers
Wednesday is the filing deadline
Steelers eye another December push
Sunday’s blowout win in Cincinnati has inspired hope for a postseason appearance
Free blood screenings
Free blood screenings LORDSTOWN Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health
Philanthropist Fund accepting proposals
Philanthropist Fund accepting proposals YOUNGSTOWN The Young Philanthropist Fund is welcoming
State releases money for Brookfield, Lakeview school projects
State funds of $164,358 have been released to Brookfield Local Schools and $12,391 to Lakeview Local Schools for school improvement projects.
Boat capsizes; men OK
Boat capsizes; men OK CORTLAND Three men whose boat capsized in Mosquito Lake overnight were
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Greater Girard Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m., Girard Free Library, 105 E.
Damages hearing in death of Vienna dog is Feb. 4
A damages hearing will be 9 a.m. Feb. 4 in Girard Municipal Court in the matter involving a Vienna Township pastor who shot his neighbor’s dog
Bergdahl to face desertion charge
Associated Press WASHINGTON Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cosby countersues 7 women in US court BOSTON Bill Cosby fired back Monday at seven
Ohio GOP lawmakers address fetal remains issue
One of the GOP lawmakers proposing the legislation is Tim Ginter of Salem
Sobriety checkpoints results in arrest on drug charges
One person stopped in the checkpoint had his information turned over to U.S. Customs officials
Obama vows to hit IS harder in Syria and Iraq
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama vowed Monday to accelerate the U.S.-led
birthdays
birthdays Actor-comedian Tim Conway is 82. Singer Cindy Birdsong (The Supremes) is 76. Rock
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.000.14 Aqua America, .71
Blastoff from Sandusky
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: It’s fitting that the state that gave America John Glenn and Neil Armstrong – not
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Squeeze: Tonight on “Late Late
Mercy and Summa will spend more than $100 million over three years
Network will link more than 2,800 providers in Ohio and Kentucky
Pink ribbons won’t cure cancer
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Must everything be commercialized — even cancer? That’s a question
FAA to require drones to be registered, ID’d
Associated Press Spurred by numerous reports of drones flying near jets and airports, the federal
congressional spending bill Oil-export ban in play in final-stage talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican demands to end the ban on exporting crude oil emerged as
Samsung asks court to throw out $399M patent judgment
Samsung asks court to throw out $399M patent judgment WASHINGTON In its patent dispute with
Egypt says it has found no sign of terrorism in Russian jet crash
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt said Monday it has not yet found any sign of terrorism in the
Associated Press
Associated Press BOSTON Pamela Paquin’s source for fashion is either “tres chic” or will make
Sobriety checkpoints net 3 OVI arrests
Sobriety checkpoints net 3 OVI arrests CANFIELD The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle while
Ohio congressmen seek an upgrade to the C-130ths at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
The request was made in a letter to the Air Force Reserve chief
Ex-soldier pleads guilty in IS plot
Ex-soldier pleads guilty in IS plot CHICAGO A former Illinois National Guard soldier pleaded
Report on shrimp peeled by slaves spurs boycott call
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. officials and human-rights activists called on Americans to stop
Will the force be with us?
Opinion: By Charles Camosy The Dallas Morning News The debate after the San Bernardino, Calif., terrorist
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Corey and Meredith Gruelle. Youngstown, girl, Dec. 12.
Lawyer for former treasure hunter: Client is seriously ill
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS A former deep-sea treasure hunter
Vienna spill exposes gap in Ohio’s drilling rules
Editorial: Nine months ago, about 10,000 gallons of a petroleum derivative spilled from injection-well holding
Preventing crime in free society
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service The 2002 film “Minority Report” postulates a future in
affordable care act Uninsured? Today’s the deadline to sign up
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s crunch time to sign up for coverage under President Barack
NBA roundup
NBA roundup Monday’s games Pacers 106, Raptors 90 INDIANAPOLIS Jordan Hill had 20 points and
oddly enough
oddly enough Head-scratching over gifts? How about part of a human skull? NEW YORK What to get
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2015. There are 16 days left in the year.
Harvard study links dangerous chemicals to e-cigarettes Truth about E-CIGS
By Raquel Rutledge Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Harvard University scientists are calling for
Boardman township moves forward with plans for new historic district
Township plans to convert donated property into community space
Monday, December 14 (69 stories)
Few incumbent elected officeholders in the Mahoning Valley will face primary election challengers
Few incumbent elected officeholders in the Valley will face primary election challengers
Boardman moves forward with plans for new historic district
Boardman moves forward with plans for new historic district
Judge to prosecutors: Pare down counts in Oakhill case
Judge to prosecutors: Pare down counts in Oakhill case
Teachers and school board square off in court on aspect of Youngstown plan
Teachers, school board square off in court on aspect of Youngstown plan
Austintown trustees put 3 renewal levies on March primary ballot
Austintown trustees put 3 renewal levies on March primary ballot
Chicago officer acquitted on putting gun in suspect's mouth
Chicago officer acquitted on putting gun in suspect's mouth
Baltimore jury mulls officer's fate in Freddie Gray's death
Baltimore jury mulls officer's fate in Freddie Gray's death
Oak Hill Collaborative has hour of code event Tuesday for students
Oak Hill Collaborative has hour of code event Tuesday for students
Boy, 17, accused of bringing semi-automatic handgun into Trumbull Children Services
Boy, 17, accused of bringing semi-automatic handgun into Trumbull Children Services
'Force' is strong in Valley; Kinsman resident wrote 'Empire'
Leigh Brackett, who wrote first draft of second Star Wars movie, lived in Trumbull County town
Teen accused of bringing gun into Trumbull Children Services
Teen accused of bringing gun into Trumbull Children Services
UPDATE | Youngstown school board and teachers' union square off in court
UPDATE | Youngstown school board and teachers' union square off in court
Trumbull engineer gets legal opinion on sharing workers
The Trumbull County Engineer’s office looks forward to continuing and expanding its use of workers from townships and villages to augment county highway workers for specific short-term projects.
Ohio lawmakers fail to act on Planned Parenthood funding
The matter will be taken up again in early 2016
Video Game Review
“Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege” Grade: B- Details: Ubisoft, for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4,
Harrison Ford returns in latest Star Wars film An older, wiser Han Solo
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES When speaking about “Star Wars,” there
Toy drive benefits 838th families
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Christmas came early for soldiers of the
Cuomo, Schumer: Feds should close gun-terror loophole
Associated Press NEW YORK Top New York officials demanded Sunday that the federal government
Planned Parenthood sues Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Planned Parenthood sued Ohio’s health director Sunday in a dispute
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Monday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2015. There are 17 days left in the year.
IN THE HUDDLE
IN THE HUDDLE How local players fared Cincinnati Bengals Troy Hill, DB, Youngstown — Was
Man fatally shot by deputies held on to gun, officials say
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A black man who was fatally shot by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 601 Ohio
States expanded gun rights after Conn. massacre
Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa The 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in which a
Schiavoni bill would restrict advertising
By Bill Bush Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS How much tax money should the state allow charter
Church will donate to needy at concert
Church will donate to needy at concert YOUNGSTOWN New Vision New Day Ministry, 1970 Everett
College named one of most beautiful campuses
Grove City College is one of most beautiful Christian college campuses
Obama aims to allay concerns about strategy to stop Islamic State
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fears of terrorism are hanging over America’s holiday season, so
birthdays
birthdays Actor Hal Williams (“227,” “Sanford and Son”) is 81. Singer Joyce Vincent- Wilson of
Grove City student wins engineering conference
Grove City College’s Katherine Birmingham earns first place in engineering conference
Refugees as American as baseball
Opinion: By Olivia Alperstein OtherWords I recently watched an old movie called “Take Me Out to the Ball
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Mercy Health and Summa Health are creating largest clinically integrated network
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the
Trump keeps grabbing spotlight
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View Not only is Donald Trump’s call for banning all Muslims
Is a sales-tax increase in the offing in Trumbull?
Editorial: Eight months after Trumbull County commissioners received high praise from residents and this space
Shariah law fails women
Opinion: LONDON Set aside for a moment the violent incidents associated with people claiming to act under
Trista Goss of Youngstown, who graduated Sunday from YSU, sends a message of thanks for the
Trista Goss of Youngstown, who graduated Sunday from YSU, sends a message of thanks for the
An estimated 5,000 people crowded into Youngstown State University’s Beeghly Center on Sunday
An estimated 5,000 people crowded into Youngstown State University’s Beeghly Center on Sunday to see
COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Sunday’s games
MEN No. 4 Iowa State 78, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 64 AMES, IOWA Jameel McKay scored 18 points with
YSU FALL CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATES Because the list of candidates for graduation honors had to be prepared in advance for the program, this list is tentative.
Total graduates: More than 900. Doctorates: 6. Educational specialists: 9. Master’s: 230.
Joshua Fellows of Boardman, center, clowns around before the commencement exercises Sunday at
Joshua Fellows of Boardman, center, clowns around before the commencement exercises Sunday at
Fitch baseball player signs with Mercyhurst
Fitch baseball player signs with Mercyhurst AUSTINTOWN Fitch High School senior Jared Kapturasky
Ohio to use tax ID quiz again
Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials say tax filers in Ohio could again see an
Graduation elation | 900 receive degrees at YSU fall commencement
WILLIAM D. LEWIS | THE VINDICATOR Madison Goske of Canfield gets a red rose from one of her professors, Dr. Thelma Silver, during the Youngstown State University commencement Sunday at the Beeghly Center. Goske received a bachelor’s degree in social work.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS With ‘Force’ looming, ‘Heart of Sea’ sinks NEW YORK The movie industry braced for
Saudi voters elect 20 women for posts
Saudi voters elect 20 women for posts RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Saudi voters elected 20 women for
Canfield library branch opening soon
With the Canfield library about 97 percent complete, the 65,000-item collection is being readied for its January opening.
Bling is the thing as shown on one of the many decorated mortar boards at commencement.
Bling is the thing as shown on one of the many decorated mortar boards at commencement.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michelle Sletvold and Edward Thompson, Youngstown, boy,
Food giveaway
Food giveaway Youngstown The United Methodist Community Center, 2401 Belmont Ave., will have a
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Burglary suspect identified by name on shirt LATROBE, Pa. Police say a
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
courts TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael S. Alfrey, 29, of 1975 Southern Blvd.,
WORTH a look
SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
December warm spell continues in Valley
December warm spell continues in Valley VIENNA A record high temperature of 63 degrees was set
Application filed for $2B gas pipeline in northern Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND The company planning to build a $2 billion gas pipeline across
Sunday, December 13 (85 stories)
Far-right politicians collapse in French elections
Marine Le Pen is looking forward for revenge in the 2017 presidential race
More than 800 graduate at YSU's fall commencement
Many families watched with pride as their loved ones received degrees
Planned Parenthood sues Ohio's director of health
The dispute centers on the disposal of fetal tissue
For second day in a row, Greater Youngstown sets another heat record
The average temperature for the first half of the month is higher than the hottest full December in history
New $5 million Canfield library to open in January
It was built on the site of the former library at 43 W. Main St.
Black man fatally shot by LA deputies kept holding onto gun
Two deputies fired 33 bullets at the man Saturday
In aftermath of Sandy Hook three years ago, many states expand gun rights
More than 185,000 background checks for firearms took place on Black Friday last month
Ohio lawmakers end year with no action to defund Planned Parenthood
Supporters hope legislation will pass early in the new year
Pittsburgh upends Cincinnati 33-20 to keep AFC North race alive
Ben Roethlisberger had another great day
One dead, one injured in single-car crash in Portage County
The crash occurred about 2:40 a.m. in Paris
Browns end 7-game losing streak with 24-10 win over 49ers
Johnny Manziel delivered big for Cleveland
Youngers mark 50 years of marriage
NEW MIDDLETOWN A series of celebrations with friends and family marked the 50th anniversary of Mr.
Publisher to re-release Brackett’s works in two new books
About the booKs “The Book of Stark:” 740 pages, $50. “The Leigh Brackett Centennial:” 500
Creative coding career classes
Students learned about coding careers for Computer Science Education Week
Struggling Penguins fire Johnston
The Penguins fired Johnston and assistant Gary Agnew on Saturday morning.
Record-high temperature logged Saturday in the Mahoning Valley
Area on track for unusually warm December
‘Miracle on Easy Street’ will renew the tradition
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Christmas is a time for traditions. One of the most long-lived
Mentor pulls away from Fitch in second half
The Cardinals outscored the Falcons 53-33 in the second half.
Win over Steelers would give Bengals division title
The Bengals (10-2) and Steelers (7-5) renew their rivalry with a lot at stake for both of them, and a lot of hard feelings between them.
Johnny on the spot: Manziel gets a start
Johnny Manziel is expected to start against the 49ers today.
Mahoning Valley community boasts connection to "Star Wars" film series
Leigh Brackett, who wrote first draft of second Star Wars movie, lived in Trumbull County town
Local farm is Living Nativity animal source
Living Nativity animals must be obedient, friendly and calm among crowds of strangers, handler says.
Akiva Academy seeks supporters of Pajama Program
Akiva Academy seeks supporters of Pajama Program YOUNGSTOWN The children, teachers and
Generations join in the Wreaths Across America ceremony
Generations join in the Wreaths Across America ceremony
Trump, Carson have until March to decide whether to run as independents
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump and Ben Carson could dangle the possibility of
Car Club revs up for two-year old with rare form of cancer
Carme Miller of Alliance has been diagnosed with Giant Cell Gioblastoma.
Radosevich saddles 2,000th career win
Radosevich saddles 2,000th career win Austintown Trainer Jeff Radosevich hit a personal
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County District Board of Health finance committee, 8 a.m., Canfield
Man accused of hate crime in mosque fire
Associated Press COACHELLA, Calif. A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
up for adoption
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Liddy Info:
Survivors of Suicide groups will meet
Survivors of Suicide groups will meet BOARDMAN Help Hotline Crisis Center’s Survivors of Suicide
Columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co. v. Daniel May,
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Lou Pizzuto
HONOREE Residence: Liberty Township Date of birth: Dec. 10, 1925, in Youngstown FAMILY
Youngstown Chapter of the Links marks friendship month
Activities were to demonstrate acts of friendship and service
Truharn, McBride collaborate for book
Truharn, McBride collaborate for book Authors Greg Truhan and James McBride, who are Youngstown
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Predictable punishment builds child’s immunity
Tribune News Service (TNS) This is the third and final installment of my “Wrong Things Experts
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Average gas price seen dropping below $2
Associated Press DALLAS Gasoline is close to breaking below a key psychological barrier as
INSIDE ON HOME
INSIDE ON HOME Trends to look for – and look out for – in the holiday decorating landscape of
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
LAW Atty. Frederick S. Coombs III, a Youngstown bankruptcy and creditors rights attorney and
TEDxYoungstown
TEDxYoungstown YOUNGSTOWN The third TEDxYoungstown will take place Jan. 22 in the Ford Theater
Ohio cities OK open-container districts
Associated Press TOLEDO It didn’t take long for a couple of Ohio cities to create outdoor
South Range boys edge Bristol in Hope Classic
South Range overcame a 24-16 halftime deficit to hold on for a 57-55 victory.
Alabama’s Henry wins Heisman Trophy
Derrick Henry bulldozed defenses while carrying Alabama’s offense this season, and then walked away with a Heisman Trophy.
What world climate pact will and won’t accomplish
Los Angeles Times (TNS) The historic climate agreement reached outside of Paris on Saturday for
Man charged in robbery from cabbie
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man is in the Mahoning County jail, accused of robbing a
Community fills a cruiser with toys to help local families
Community fills a cruiser with toys to help local families
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES RETIREMENTS Col. Begezda honored POLAND Retirement ceremonies for Col. Donald
area bowling scores
AMRON LANES SRI Investment Seniors (12-9) — Doug Zolla 244-695, John Greene 277-687, Steve
December in Youngstown Warm-weather records At 39.9 degrees, the average temperature for the first 11 days of December ranks among the warmest on record for the first half of the last month of the
1. 1982: 40.3 degrees 2. 1931: 39.3 degrees 3. 2006: 37.3 degrees 4. 1956: 36.5 degrees 5.
Bruce Kirkland presents the Marine Corps flag Saturday morning during the Wreaths Across America
Bruce Kirkland presents the Marine Corps flag Saturday morning during the Wreaths Across America
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE
Race 1 —Dirt - Fast, 6 Furlongs | State Bred | Open | 2 Year Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | Purse
Car bomb in Homs kills at least 16
Car bomb in Homs kills at least 16 BEIRUT A car bomb exploded Saturday in a government-held
Fourteen and counting: Navy extends win streak vs. Army
With a shot at history at stake, Keenan Reynolds ended his Navy career with a clean sweep against Army.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet for its annual Christmas party Tuesday at St. Mark’s
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc. will have a holiday celebration at
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a Christmas luncheon. Hostess is Michelle Wrikeman.
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Dec. 6
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Cross Justice,” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 2. “Rogue Lawyer,” by
The women of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ BLASTING BARRIERS
By Meredith Woerner Los Angeles Times “That’s my chair.” Harrison Ford and Daisy Ridley had
Week of December 13, 2015
Mary E. Davis to Starr Raab, Gault Road, North Jackson, $120,000. Victory Property Inc. to Veritas
Making merry
By Annie Calovich The Wichita Eagle (TNS) As with many artificial things in our virtual-reality
In the coming weeks, we will be inundated with a laundry list of stories about the “best
In the coming weeks, we will be inundated with a laundry list of stories about the “best of”
Holiday air travel projected to rise
Holiday air travel projected to rise A projected 38 million passengers will fly on U.S. carriers
Truck, bus drivers required to electronically record hours
Associated Press WASHINGTON An estimated 3 million commercial truck and bus drivers must
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2015. There are 18 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
School board chief made poor pick for commission
Opinion: School board chief made poor pick for commission I’m a little surprised, but it was not
Should you give a car as a holiday gift?
We’ve all seen those TV ads where happy couples wow each other with the holiday gift of a
Yahoo’s new plan: spin off Internet business
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Internet pioneer Yahoo, under pressure from unhappy shareholders
birthdays
birthdays Actor Dick Van Dyke is 90. Actor Christopher Plummer is 86. Actor-singer John Davidson
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Disney On ice “Treasure Trove,” 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Introduce the
State checkbook is a key to government openness
Editorial: It’s a mantra Ohioans have heard many times, but from our vantage point it never gets old: “I
Ohio’s death penalty has seen an astonishing evolution
Opinion: The evolution of the death penalty in Ohio is nothing less than astonishing. Five years ago, Ohio
Voters are in a quandary
Opinion: It happened again. An area officeholder was rumored to be the target of a criminal investigation,
MASONIC GRoups
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown. The
Star Wars at sea
By Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (TNS) The force is strong with this ship. Disney Cruise Line
Saturday, December 12 (80 stories)
State patrol uses stop sticks twice to nab driver in fleeing vehicle
State patrol uses stop sticks twice to nab driver in fleeing vehicle
Record-high temperature logged Saturday in the Mahoning Valley
Record-high temperature logged Saturday in the Mahoning Valley
SUNDAY SPECIAL | Mahoning Valley community boasts connection to "Star Wars" film series
SUNDAY SPECIAL | Mahoning Valley community boasts connection to "Star Wars" film series
Car Club revs up for two-year old with rare form of cancer
Car Club revs up for two-year old with rare form of cancer
Community fills a cruiser with toys to help local families
Community fills a cruiser with toys to help local families
Generations join in the Wreaths Across America ceremony
Generations join in the Wreaths Across America ceremony
Paige Aron | Samuel Miller
YOUNGSTOWN Paige Aron and Samuel Miller were married on Aug. 1 in a ceremony officiated by Pastor
Tashayla Forest | Stephen Lunders
YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon solemnized the wedding vows of Tashayla Forest and Stephen
Sarah McCooey | Garrett Schmitz
ALEXANDRIA, VA. The Cherry Blossom Riverboat was the setting of the 5 p.m. Oct. 23 ceremony and
Willard Scott of ‘Today’ will retire
Associated Press NEW YORK With Willard Scott announcing his retirement, centenarians will have
Speaker will share nontraditional Christmas stories
Staff report LIBERTY Regina Rees will lecture on unusual Christmas stories at 10 a.m. next
Items from the late Rev. Lonnie Kwajo A. Simon’s collection to be sold
The sale is set Sunday at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown.
Niles seeks permission to transfer money to general fund, utility funds
The Niles law director seeks court permission to transfer $474,199,98 from four funds to the city’s general fund and $700,000 to three utility funds. It’s a total of $1,174,199.90.
Jason Bonham embraces late father’s fame Led Zeppelin legacy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Dazed at times but not confused is how Jason Bonham
The incumbent write-in Struthers mayor was outspent by his Democratic opponent, but still won
The committee backing the Mill Creek tax issue spent $70,761 on the successful campaign
Brown happy to return punts for Steelers
Brown has scored four touchdowns in that role during his six-year career.
Harding too much for Canfield in AAC
Five Raiders were in double figures, led by Shakem Johnson’s 21 points.
Former Cavalier Williams dies at 53
Hot Rod Williams died Friday in a Baton Rouge hospital from complications related to prostate cancer.
James, Mozgov help Cavs make Magic disappear
LeBron James had 25 points and eight assists and the Cavaliers rolled 111-76.
Campaign finances for candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 ballot
Campaign finances for candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 ballot
Boardman bounces back against East
Boardman High’s Gannon Murray has logged quite a few minutes during his varsity career.
Sembach’s Tigers rally to stay perfect
Newton Falls took advantage of an early lead, but then lost it before battling back to beat Girard.
Lowellville gun show
Lowellville gun show Lowellville The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will have a winter gun show
Gaborik’s goal lifts Kings over Penguins
Gaborik scored in the fourth round of the tiebreaker to lift Kings to their sixth straight win.
West Side Cats to offer holiday events
West Side Cats to offer holiday events YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats will host Christmas events and
Akron Children’s Hospital event raises funds for Pediatric Palliative Care Center
The seventh-annual “Holiday Hopes and Wishes” raises money for the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley Palliative Care Fund.
Two drivers suffer non-incapacitating injuries in I-80 crash
Two drivers suffered non-incapacitating injuries in a three-vehicle accident in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 at 8:46 p.m. Thursday at Salt Springs Road.
Man gets 7 years in 2013 homicide
Randall Miller was sentenced in the 2013 slaying of Frank James Brown on Youngstown’s East Side.
Poll respondents on Trump: no compassion, no problem
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican voters don’t think Donald Trump is likable. They don’t
Family of teen shot joins call for change
Associated Press CHICAGO The family of a black teenager shot 16 times by a white Chicago police
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty, Hubbard, the city of
Clinton vows to defeat IS if elected
Clinton vows to defeat IS if elected TULSA, Okla. Campaigning in Republican territory, Hillary
The Oakhill trial judge said a long case could cause jurors to ‘lose interest’
She’s instructed attorneys to ‘streamline the case’
Fired officer’s convictions a rare triumph for rape victims
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The rape convictions that could put a fired Oklahoma City police
austintown Event benefits brewery owner
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Paladin Brewing patrons raised their glasses to
Mahoning County Educational Service Center puts on Polar Express event for families
About 75 families showed up for crafts, caroling and a visit with Santa
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Publisher seeks to drop suit against SFlbJ.D. Salinger’s family CONCORD, N.H. A
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Climate negotiators: Deal is close
Associated Press LE BOURGET, France Talks on a global pact to fight global warming appeared to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.86-0.31 Aqua America, .71
Ohio EPA addresses rotten-egg smell near Lafarge demolition debris landfill
The OEPA came to Lordstown this week for a public meeting regarding complaints of a rotten-eggs smell emanating from the Lafarge Lordstown Construction Recovery Landfill.
Oil-price rout sinks markets
Associated Press NEW YORK Another sharp drop in the price of oil prompted investors to dump
up for adoption
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,
Dow, DuPont to merge to form $130B company
Associated Press DOVER, Del Dow Chemical and DuPont are merging to form a company valued at
Fiscal woes in Liberty now demand tough love from township trustees
Editorial: During this season of shar- ing, elected officials may be inclined toward generosity, but in
Obama’s speech on terrorism failed because it lacked clarity
Opinion: By Dick Meyer Scripps Washington Bureau At a moment when Americans can be excused for being
Obama, Congress avert government shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON Avoiding the high drama of recent year-end budget fights, President
4 bikers shot in Waco with gun type police use
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Four of the nine people killed in a melee between rival biker
Chamber board gets four new members
Chamber board gets four new members YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s board of
Submit details on Christmas services
Submit details on Christmas services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that
Christ set example of loving enemies
The necessity of praying for our enemies stems from the very essence of the moral teaching of Jesus
Arbitrator upholds firing for Trumbull corrections officer who used drug without prescription
An arbitrator has upheld the firing of Ryan Tolone, a former corrections officer at the Trumbull County jail.
birthdays
birthdays Game-show host Bob Barker is 92. Singer Connie Francis is 78. Singer Dionne Warwick is