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Former St. Vincent workers will distribute lunches Wednesday in parking lot
Today, lunches once again will be served to the needy on Front Street.
Youngstown mayor proposes downtown parking changes
A proposal from the city administration would eliminate free downtown parking spots and require those parking there to pay up to $1 an hour from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Salvation Army kettles in Austintown, Cornersburg get Christmas gold
The Salvation Army of Mahoning County discovered two 1-ounce fine gold coins in two of its kettles.
Beiersdorfer: Recount of anti-fracking vote shows more getting educated
A hand recount of an anti-fracking charter amendment, the so-called Bill of Rights, confirmed that the issue was indeed defeated at the Nov. 3 general election.
Oakhill defendants submit extensive potential witness lists of officials, media
Current and former Mahoning County public officials, Vindicator reporters and editors, and a number of people on the prosecutor’s list are among those named as potential witnesses by the three defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case.
Downtown walk kicks off Valley's cold weather shelter program
Just last spring, Sherry Gray was dealing with her share of difficulties, but within a short time she found herself surrounded by supportive people and with a job.
Murder victim's mom nearly unable to speak at killer's sentencing
Terry Carter tried to speak Tuesday for her son who was murdered in September 2013, but she couldn’t.
YSU committee proposes 2 new master's programs
A Youngstown State University trustees committee approved two new master’s degrees at the school.
New program aims to work with students, families to prevent drop-outs, criminal behavior
A collaboration among Mahoning County Juvenile Court and several local high-school districts aims to intervene with at-risk students before they drop out of school.
Youngstown, retirees collaborating to assist small business owners
An agreement among the city, library and a group of retired business professionals could prove to be a benefit to small-business owners along Youngstown’s main corridors.
Valley interfaith choir to present Christmas cantata Sunday in Hubbard
Members of Simple Gifts Interfaith Choir follow different religious traditions but are one voice in “singing praises” to the Lord.
It's official: Anti-fracking amendment for Youngstown was defeated in November
Anti-fracking amendment for Youngstown was defeated in November
Donor will provide lunches near shuttered dining hall Wednesday
Donor will provide lunches near shuttered dining hall Wednesday
Mayor John A. McNally administration proposes eliminating free parking downtown
Mayor John A. McNally administration proposes elimination of free parking downtown
Tips for Tots fundraiser by Eat'n Park restaurants is Wednesday
Tips for Tots fundraiser by Eat'n Park restaurants is Wednesday
Girard Health Department closes its vital statistics department
Girard Health Department closes its vital statistics department
Ohio bill would let places stock emergency allergy meds
Ohio bill would let places stock emergency allergy meds
Jury may be seated Wednesday in Freddie Gray trial in Baltimore
Jury may be seated Wednesday in Freddie Gray trial in Baltimore
Ohio police: Sisters tried to strangle mom with USB cords
Ohio police: Sisters tried to strangle mom with USB cords
UPDATE | Bomb in Istanbul near subway station wounds 5, official says
Bomb in Istanbul near subway station wounds 5, official says
Youngstown council to consider borrowing $1.1 million for demolition equipment
Youngstown council to consider borrowing $1.1 million for demolition equipment
Volkswagen brand US sales fall nearly 25 percent in November
Volkswagen brand US sales fall nearly 25 percent in November
Drone falls into crowd, injures runners during road race
Drone falls into crowd, injures runners during road race
New Trumbull County veterans' services offices opened today in Warren
New Trumbull County veterans' services offices opens in Warren
Ohio high court overturns death sentence in beating death
Ohio high court overturns death sentence in beating death
Chicago mayor fires police chief in wake of video release
Chicago mayor fires police chief in wake of video release
UPDATE | Catholic Charities issues a statement on St. Vincent de Paul dining hall temporary closure
Catholic Charities issues a statement on St. Vincent's temporary closure
Ohio House OKs bill extending foster care services to age 21
Ohio House OKs bill extending foster care services to age 21
Lexter Williams, 35, resentenced to 53 years in prison
Lexter Williams, 35, resentenced to 53 years in prison
Schools and juvenile court join to combat truancy and dropouts
Schools and juvenile court join to combat truancy and dropouts
Peace Light to be available at JMJ Spiritual Connections II
Peace Light to be available at JMJ Spiritual Connections II
Journey to Bethlehem planned Saturday at Disciples Christian Church
Journey to Bethlehem planned Saturday at Disciples Christian Church
Portman files for re-election in Ohio Senate race
GOP’s Rob Portman files for re-election in Ohio Senate race
Valley Christian Schools will open a K-6 school on Warren's West Side
Valley Christian Schools will open a K-6 school on Warren's West Side
Salvation Army discovers gold coins in kettles in Cornersburg, Austintown
Salvation Army discovers gold coins in kettles in Cornersburg, Austintown
WWE will return to Covelli Centre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Live WWE wrestling will return to Covelli Centre on Feb. 20 for a 7:30
Temporary closure raises questions of St. Vincent de Paul Society leadership
On Monday, the downtown soup kitchen had a temporary closure note posted on its door and the volunteers have all walked out.
Boardman school board gets community input on middle-school realignment proposal
Board to make decision in next six weeks
Former champ Pavlik pleads guilty to disorderly conduct; assault charge dismissed
Former boxing champ Kelly Pavlik went about five rounds with a Niles prosecutor and walked away nearly unscathed
Poland Seminary High School offers expanded technology courses
School now offers digital media and multimedia production classes
Lowellville High junior struck and killed by a train
Friends at scene console each other about their friend’s death
‘Racing Extinction’ is a call to action to save the earth Sounding the alarm
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES When Discovery Channel’s “Racing Extinction”
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2015. There are 30 days left in the year.
It’s time for nation to build diverse coalition to lessen gun violence in America
Editorial: The senseless tragedy of grisly mass shootings in this country continues to play out all too
Values of Jesus fit today’s left
Opinion: By James A. HAUGHT Tribune News Service Jesus was a liberal. He sided with underdogs. He
Department of Transportation gives tentative go-head for daily flights from Youngstown to Chicago
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued an order Monday stating that Aerodynamics Inc is “fit, willing and able” to begin the service.
Ford to book 4Q $600M expense for new labor pact
Associated Press DETROIT Ford Motor Co. will book a $600 million charge in the fourth quarter
‘12 Days of Christmas’ items up 0.6 percent over last year
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Lords a-leaping, is the U.S. economy slow to recover! The cost of
Trump taps into anger
Opinion: Donald Trump is still on top of the polls – defiantly, loudly, implausibly on top, even after saying
Pending home sales edged up in October
Pending home sales edged up in October WASHINGTON Slightly more Americans signed contracts to
Sloppy showing vs. Seattle costs Steelers control of playoff spot
Four baffling quarters in Seattle later, whatever semblance of control the Steelers had is long gone.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.36.04 Aqua America, .71
World leaders gather for climate-change conference
Associated Press LE BOURGET, France With dramatic vows to save future generations from an
birthdays
birthdays Singer Billy Paul is 80. Actor-director Woody Allen is 80. Singer Dianne Lennon of the
Michael Bolton at Packard
Michael Bolton will come to Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren, on Wednesday for an 8
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance meeting, 4:45 p.m.; regular meeting, 5:30 p.m.,
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $2.3 billion Source: State of Ohio
State officials say unclaimed funds totaling $2.3 billion are waiting to be claimed in Ohio. The
VTech breach exposes info of 5M kids, adults
Associated Press NEW YORK Kid’s technology maker VTech says the personal information of about 5
Iced coffee heads off headache
Iced coffee heads off headache Q. I have suffered for years from almost daily headaches, some
High court’s election-year lineup rich in high-profile cases
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court’s lineup of new cases is fit for an election year.
MEAL OPTIONS | Other places to go
The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., offers lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through
Suspect in Planned Parenthood attack makes 1st court appearance
Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The man accused in the shooting rampage at a Colorado
Browns find another excruciating way to lose as Ravens return blocked FG for winning TD
The Ravens finally got a break that didn’t mean they were losing another player.
2015 All-Ohio FOOTBALL TEAMS for Divisions I & II
DIVISION I First team Offense Ends: Jason Blizzard, Mentor, 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, senior; Nick
49ers still looking for road win
While many of the Niners were furious at the officials Sunday, they still must clean up their play to avoid costly miscues.
Black pastors press Trump on tone
Associated Press NEW YORK Dozens of black pastors pressed Republican presidential front-runner
oddly enough
oddly enough Lawsuit: Amusement park lets chimpanzee smoke cigarettes NEW ORLEANS An animal-
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: Monday’s Results & Today’s entries
Monday’s results RACE 1 $7,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $4,000 3 Farleys Mandate (Ortiz,
Joseph, Homa help McDonald avenge big loss to Columbiana
Sara Joseph scored 19 points, Samantha Homa added 16 and McDonald used a 20-5 run to close the game.
Pleasant surprise: YSU women off to 5-0 start despite youth
Indiya Benjamin had to admit at Monday’s news conference that she was surprised about YSU’s flawless 5-0 record.
Woman beaten
Woman beaten YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating after reports said a woman was hospitalized
More GIRLS BASKETBALL FROM MONDAY
Canfield 51, Ravenna 48 RAVENNA Canfield’s Ashley Kaleel came alive in the second half with four
Niles city officials banking on voters’ desire to be safe
Editorial: All eyes have been focused on Niles city government since a 0.25 percent income-tax increase went
Don’t ignore racial wealth gap
Opinion: By Orson Aguilar Tribune News Service It’s encouraging to see presidential candidates of both
cleveland Panel approves statue of Superman
Associated Press CLEVELAND The city’s planning commission has approved an early conceptual
Cyber Monday sales still on top but have lost some of their luster
Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers traded bricks for clicks Monday, flocking online to snap up
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v The Killers: Tuesday on “Jimmy
Method to help reduce major cause of frailty
Mayo Clinic News Network ROCHESTER, Minn. Chronic inflammation, closely associated with frailty
Man gets five years probation for taking lottery tickets
Dragelevich also has to repay more than $39k to lottery commission
Free dance class
Free dance class YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN Dancing Mindfulness founder Dr. Jamie Marich has combined
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Pink joins UNICEF in fight to end child malnutrition Trailblazing pop star Pink saw
Flexibility in work rules sought for those on welfare
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio officials have asked the federal government for flexibility in
Turkey refuses to apologize to Russia over warplane downing
Associated Press Turkey won’t apologize to Russia for shooting down a warplane operating over
Austintown cops look for suspect in theft
Austintown cops look for suspect in theft AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Police Department continues
At least 7 quakes hit Oklahoma in 1 day
At least 7 quakes hit Oklahoma in 1 day OKLAHOMA CITY At least seven earthquakes rattled north-
Akron Children’s to host Christmas event
Akron Children’s to host Christmas event BOARDMAN “A Children’s Holiday” tree lighting and
Police shooting cited in threat at U of Chicago
Associated Press CHICAGO Federal authorities said an online threat that led the University of
Medal of Freedom sought for Simeon Booker
Lawmakers urge President Obama to award Medal of Freedom to Simeon Booker
Rubio: Radical jihadists use refugee crisis as cover
Associated Press LACONIA, N.H. Sen. Marco Rubio said Monday that radical jihadists are using
Fitch’s Gray, Harding’s Bowden, Boardman’s Graziani on All-Ohio second team
Five area players were named to the Associated Press Division I and II All-Ohio teams, released on Monday.
SPORTS digest
YSU’s Hain named Player of the Week YOUNGSTOWN Penguins senior mens basketball forward Bobby