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Youngstown school board president's appointee to distress commission hits snag

Carol Staten won’t be serving on the city schools academic distress commission – at least not yet.

3-year-old Warren boy dies in Cleveland hospital of severe head trauma

A 3-year-old boy being watched by his mother’s boyfriend died Wednesday in a Cleveland hospital after suffering “severe head trauma,” Warren police said Wednesday.

Mandel praises local communities, districts for embracing spending transparentcy effort

Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel lauded city and Mathews school officials as state leaders for participating in his initiative to put public spending online.

Efforts to reopen St. Vincent dining hall continue as lunches distributed from van

While former volunteers of the St. Vincent de Paul Society brought lunch service back to Front Street, the Diocese of Youngstown and others are leading efforts to restore the shuttered food service.

Supernats coming back to Canfield

After a 10-year absence, the Super Nats are returning to the Canfield Fairgrounds.

Source names 1 suspect in California attack

Niles man who stole from church still holding city job

Michael Marrara, who pleaded guilty last week to stealing $97,000 from Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Niles when he was maintenance supervisor there from 2007 to 2014, remains on the job as a Niles sewer-maintenance worker.

Defendant was scared into lying to cops after uncle killed, attorney says

The defendant in a 2013 murder case was put in a tough position because his co-defendant was his uncle who later was murdered himself, a defense attorney said in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.

Brookfield church joins community event to merge spirit and joy of Christmas

Cooperation between a church and local government, a meeting of the secular and sacred, has resulted in a community event that’s all about the Christmas spirit.

Supreme Court to rule on 6th trial in Austintown strangulation murder

The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether Christopher Anderson can be tried for a sixth time for a June 3, 2002, Austintown homicide.

BREAKING NEWS | St. Vincent de Paul dining hall to reopen Monday

St. Vincent de Paul dining hall to reopen Monday

UPDATE | Police looking for possible 3rd suspect in Calif. mass shooting

Police looking for possible 3rd suspect in Calif. mass shooting

Browns name Davis, not Manziel, new QB starter

UPDATE | Calif. police reporting one suspect down

Calif. police reporting one suspect down

UPDATE | 14 dead, more than a dozen wounded in California shooting

14 dead, more than a dozen wounded in California shooting

Warren boy, 3, dies; mother's boyfriend in custody

OSHP participating in multistate OVI enforcement this weekend

Struthers football players host cookies-and-milk event with Santa

BREAKING NEWS | California police respond to shooter report

California police respond to shooter report

US space station delivery on tap after 8-month stoppage

Record Cyber Monday spending tops $3 billion

NAACP sues Alabama over its voter identification law

Sandy Berger, ex-Clinton national security adviser, dies

Lawyer: Pa. racetrack casino could die if deadlines remain

Lawyer: Racetrack casino could die if deadlines remain

Hermitage police continue looking for suspect in fatal shooting

More pre-K programs closing amid Pennsylvania budget battle

Portman to get honorary degree and speak at YSU commencement

Ohio House leader says task force may look into medical pot

Prosecutor: Baltimore officer on trial for what he didn't do

State Supreme Court orders Ohio city to produce records

Court to hear challenge of death row inmate's rape sentence

Court to hear challenge of death row inmate’s rape sentence

Judge holds up school board president's appointment to commission

Volunteers return free lunches to Front Street

Mansfield man in Trumbull jail on felony child endangering, child has serious injuries

Criminal mischief reported at Boardman Nissan

Youngstown police serving warrants find cash, drugs, gun

Youngstown and Mathews schools sign on to OhioCheckbook.com

Kalontae Carter murder trial starts

Volunteers serve up lunch while St. Vincent remains closed

St. Vincent de Paul Society remains closed for the third consecutive day.

Soaring Simpson leads Harding past Boardman

Gabe Simpson had 22 points and nine of Harding’s 14 assists.

Leopards rally past Indians in AAC Blue

Dra Rushton scored a game-high 23 points and Daniel Banks added 13 for Liberty.

Mahoning juvenile court, schools collaborate to prevent dropouts, youth crime

A $600,000 federal grant is being used to develop an early warning system to identify at-risk students

Youngstown officials want to eliminate all free parking spots downtown

The parking proposal is still a work in progress

Former YSU coach steps in for Campbell at Toledo

Jon Heacock is preparing No. 24 Toledo for a bowl game.

YSU trustees panel OKs 2 new master’s degrees

A trustees committee approves new master’s degrees in athletic training and visual arts

Wall helps Wizards take down Cavaliers.

John Wall scored a season-high 35 points and the Washington Wizards handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their first home loss of the season, 97-85 on Tuesday night.

Oakhill defendants’ witness lists include press, public officials

The judge in the Michael V. Sciortino case postponed it until April 25.

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SPORTS DIGEST || Indians sign reliever Joba Chamberlain

Indians sign reliever Joba Chamberlain CLEVELAND The Indians have signed free agent reliever

Thomas Rhett is on the rise as he co-headlines tour A happy man

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN No matter how successful they get, most

Cruze, other cars continue to take hit in sales

After five years on the market, the Cruze took a 29.7 percent hit in sales during November.

Holiday musical coming to Stambaugh

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “The Toy Shoppe,” an original musical written by country icon Kenny

Symphonette, youth orchestra plan concert

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Stephen

Simple Gifts Interfaith Choir will present Christmas cantata Sunday

Members of Simple Gifts Interfaith Choir follow various religious traditions but are one voice in “singing praises” to the Lord.

Lil Wayne to return to Covelli

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Lil Wayne, with special guest Rae Sremmurd, will bring his “Dedication”

Salvation Army of Mahoning County finds 2 gold coins in 2 kettles

Salvation Army of Mahoning County discovers two gold coins in two kettles

Newly constructed Veterans Service Commission offices open in Warren

Samuel E. Lanza Veterans Resource Center officially opened Tuesday.

Hand recount confirms defeat of anti-fracking charter amendment

Mahoning County Board of Elections certified the final vote total By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Man sentenced for East Side homicide

Given 32 and a half years to life

Youngstown, library and retirees to help 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.

Appeals court judge from Valley seeks seat on Ohio Supreme Court

She’s been a judge for 13 years and served as a prosecutor for a decade

Ohio House approves veterans benefits bill

The bill would direct the Ohio Department of Medicaid to check information on residents receiving medical assistance to determine if any are active-service members or veterans who may qualify for other federal benefits.

diocese works to reopen downtown dining hall

Volunteers passed out lunches to the needy in the parking lot across from the shuttered St. Vincent de Paul Society dining hall in downtown Youngstown Wednesday. A total of 142 lunches were handed out with the financial assistance of a local anonymous donor.

26th annual cold weather shelter program begins

Area social service agency employees walked the mile from the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown to the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley at 962 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to kick off this year's winter shelter program Tuesday.

Kasich’s idea is vexing

Opinion: Conservatives are supposed to be against big government and opposed to the left’s belief that

Gas prices drop

Gas prices drop YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices are 22 cents lower this week than last

CDC: New diabetes cases in adults drop

CDC: New diabetes cases in adults drop NEW YORK Fewer cases of diabetes are being diagnosed in

How to thwart cyber grinchSFlbfrom stealing holiday spirit

Editorial: As the annual retail ritual best known as the holiday shopping frenzy swings into high gear, ’tis

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, Mahoning

Still no verdict in trial of ex-CEO of Massey prompted by mine blast

Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. A federal judge told a jury Tuesday to keep trying to reach

Reforms could benefit consumers

Opinion: By Salim Furth The Heritage Foundation The holiday season is fast upon us – that time of year

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.48.12 Aqua America, .71

YSU band was ‘smashing’ in NY

YOUNGSTOWN Last Friday’s performance at Carnegie Hall in New York by the Youngstown State

YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2015. There are 29 days left in the year.

birthdays

birthdays Bassist Rick Savage of Def Leppard is 55. Actor Brendan Coyle (“Downton Abbey”) is 52.

There’s a gap in the Golden Years

Opinion: By Sarah Anderson OtherWords Flo, the Progressive insurance pitch woman in the white uniform and

Calendar counts days in drams

By S. Irene Virbila Los Angeles Times Remember those Advent calendars many of us made as kids? A

Chicago mayor fires chief of police in wake of video

Associated Press CHICAGO Rahm Emanuel sought for months to keep the public from seeing a video

SUNDAY

SUNDAY vCleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals at First-Energy Stadium in Cleveland. Kickoff at

Man gets 10 years in June shooting

Victim left paralyzed

Stoops’ Sooners seem locked into a playoff spot at No. 3

Ohio State moved up two spots to No. 6.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Alexis Bass, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 30.

METRO DIGEST || ‘Tips for Tots’ at East ‘n Parks today

Eat’n Park eateries plan ‘Tips for Tots’ event BOARDMAN Area Eat’n Park Restaurants will host a

Fushimi Japanese Restaurant: Sushi and artistry

Fushimi Japanese Restaurant opened just three weeks ago but is already causing a sensation with its Japanese fusion cuisine created with only the freshest ingredients.

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Associated Press

Associated Press AKRON Police and school officials say they’re keeping an eye on a man walking

A chilled out gift

A chilled out gift For the wine lover on your list, Anna New York by Rab Labs teamed up with Kim

Make your holiday party shine with elegance

Family Features A table filled with delicious food and dazzling decor surrounded by family and

2015 ASSOCIATED PRESS All-Ohio Team: Divisions III & IV

DIVISION III First team OFFENSE Ends: Zach Rieman, Clyde, 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, senior; Tyler

oddly enough

oddly enough Pig with pink toenails lured from flower bed with dog treats CLEARWATER, Fla. A

EDGY VEGGIE Holidays are good time to put a new spin on old vegetables

By Ellen Kanner Miami Herald Traditional seasonal vegetables — cauliflower, root vegetables and

Browns QB McCown done for season

Josh McCown is done being battered around this season.

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a

Top burger crowned

Top burger crowned The MVBRB announces the recipient of the seventh annual Burger of the Year

Heartwarming treats for the holidays

Family Features The holiday season is never complete without friends and family gathered ’round

Tuesday’s other prep results

BOYS BASKETBALL Struthers 65, Edgewood 63 ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP Andrew Carbon scored 32 points,

Right-to-work bill gets initial hearing

State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan of Youngstown opposes the bill, saying it would lead to lower wages for union workers

climate conference Obama: Parts of deal should be legally binding

Associated Press LE BOURGET, France President Barack Obama said Tuesday that parts of the

Top 5 global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city

The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the

Smart Choice food orders taken in December

New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, is accepting the orders

Valley Christian Schools grow into Warren

Valley Christian Schools will open a kindergarten through sixth grade school in Warren next year

Lawmaker: Planned Parenthood is ‘real culprit’ in Colo. shootings

Associated Press DENVER A Republican state lawmaker from Denver blamed Planned Parenthood for a

US military sending new special ops force to fight IS

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. military will deploy a new special operations force to Iraq

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Letterman donating TV memorabilia to Indiana alma mater MUNCIE, Ind. Comedian and

Fugitive home invader, 35, gets 53 years

A judge reduced Lexter Williams’ prison term from 81 1/2 years to 53 years.

Marathon bomber’s lawyers seek new trial

Associated Press BOSTON Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – sentenced to death for his

Probation violations

Probation violations WARREN Paul Pollis, 48, of Oak Knoll Avenue Southeast and Trentwood Drive

Christmas gala planned Sunday

Christmas gala planned Sunday NILES The annual Christmas gala is planned from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: Results & Race schedule

TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $17,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F, MSW 8 Twirling Taffy (Magrell, J.) $4.40

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