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Stories published December 3, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Fitch students give a buck for some stress-relieving companionship
Austintown Fitch High School students heard the final product of their senior service project barking from Room 202.
Area lawmakers cut ties with regional chamber after money asked for help
Mahoning Valley’s state legislators abruptly split from the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber after they had been teamed up to prioritize local projects for a piece of Ohio’s multimillion-dollar 2016 capital spending.
Boyfriend charged in 3-year-old's death denied bond
A Warren Municipal Court judge on Thursday ordered that Arthur A. Harper, 43, be held in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond.
YSU committee approves retail/student housing complex plan
A Youngstown State University trustees committee authorized lease of nearly 2 acres between Lincoln and Wick avenues to an Akron company for a $10 million retail/student housing complex.
Youngstown man's death considered homicide
Police are treating the death of a man whose body was found in a South Side home Thursday morning as a homicide.
Mahoning commissioners approve funds for tourism promotions
The Mahoning County commissioners Thursday approved five resolutions totaling $64,025 for print and online advertising to promote tourism here in a variety of publications.
Incumbents file before Dec. 16 deadline
Dec. 16 is the filing deadline for those running in the March 2016 primary, but plenty of incumbents – and a few challengers – have already turned in nominating petitions for office.
Recommendations to resolve dining hall dispute under wraps
Area leaders and the Diocese of Youngstown are still in talks with the National Council of the U.S. St. Vincent de Paul Society to resolve the society’s downtown dining-hall closure.
UPDATE | Calif. shooters met amid Islamic pilgrimmage, names of deceased released
Calif. shooters met amid Islamic pilgrimmage, names of deceased released
Kerry: IS can be defeated in months if ceasefire reached in Syrian civil war
The Islamic State can be defeated within “months” of a ceasefire between Syria’s government and moderate rebels, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday, urging the world to come together behind a peace strategy recently hashed out by the United States, Russia and other countries.
President Obama lights Christmas tree, appeals for brotherhood
President Obama lights Christmas tree, appeals for brotherhood
Here it's ISIS, ISIL or IS, but opponents in their world insultingly call them Daesh
The word “Daesh” is nonsensical and doesn’t mean anything in Arabic but has a mocking tone and is insulting to IS because it diminishes its claim to have revived the Islamic caliphate.
UPDATE | Lawmaker says it's too soon to say if male Calif. shooter was radicalized
Lawmaker says it's too soon to say if male Calif. shooter was radicalized
US indicts 16 more in probe of world soccer corruption
US indicts 16 more in probe of world soccer corruption
Pentagon chief to military: Open all combat jobs to women
Pentagon chief to military: Open all combat jobs to women
Family sues after police question 3rd-grader for hours
Family sues after police question 3rd-grader for hours
Ohio police say man kills self after interstate chase
Ohio police say man kills self after interstate chase
Ohio man who shot himself at museum had shown hostile behavior
Ohio man who shot himself at museum had shown hostile behavior
Ohio man called daughter to say he killed his ill wife
Police: Man called daughter to say he killed his ill wife
UPDATE | Woman texted family a selfie after getting shot in Calif.
Woman texted family a selfie after getting shot in Calif.
After assault over hot dogs, man gets 3 years in prison
After assault over hot dogs, man gets 3 years in prison
UPDATE | Attackers had more than 1,600 bullets with them in Calif. shooting
Attackers had more than 1,600 bullets with them in Calif. shooting
State lawmakers cut ties with Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber on budget bill
State lawmakers cut ties with Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber on budget bill
Talmer Bank to make donation to Inspiring Minds in Warren
Talmer Bank to make donation to Inspiring Minds in Warren
Petition for Youngstowner to get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Join us in a drive to get historic Civil Rights journalist Simeon Booker awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Mahoning commissioner to promote tourism here in a variety of publications
Mahoning commissioner to promote tourism here in a variety of publications
Rexford Road, between Coral Sea Drive and Brunswick Road, will be closed today
Rexford Road, between Coral Sea Drive and Brunswick Road, will be closed today
Man charged in Warren boy's death held in jail without bond
Man charged in Warren boy's death held in jail without bond
Youngstown police on High Street scene of possible homicide
Youngstown police on High Street scene of possible homicide
BREAKING NEWS | Elton John to return for third Covelli show in March
BREAKING NEWS | Elton John to return for third Covelli show in March
Judge blocks Kimble’s choice for Youngstown distress panel
Judge sets Dec. 14 for hearing on Youngstown schools academic distress commission appointment
Warren boy, 3, dies of severe head trauma; mother’s boyfriend charged
A boy being watched by is mother’s boyfriend died Wednesday in a Cleveland hospital after suffering “severe head trauma,” Warren police said late this afternoon.
YSU women rally past Bucknell to stay unbeaten
The Penguins outscored the Bison 25-8 over the game’s final 10 minutes and 10 seconds to stay unbeaten with a 55-47 victory.
Super Nats are returning to Canfield Fairgrounds
After a 10-year absence, the Super Nats are returning to the Canfield Fairgrounds.
Durkin, Candle land FBS head coaching jobs
Maryland hired Boardman’s D.J. Durkin and Toledo promoted West Branch’s Jason Candle.
Phantoms thrill largest crowd in team history with OT victory
A crowd of 5,342 packed the Covelli Center on Wednesday morning.
Niles worker convicted of $97,000 church theft remains on city payroll
Michael Marrara, who pleaded guilty last week to stealing $97,000 from Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, remains on the job as a Niles sewer-maintenance worker.
Sims carries load to win Mr. Football
Massillon Perry running back’s dad, Keith Sims, grew up in Youngstown Associated Press COLUMBUS
Valley schools, townships agree to Mandel’s call for transparency
Youngstown and Mathews are the second school districts in their respective counties to participate
‘Drag Queen’ marks 10th year
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” the
SPORTS DIGEST || Miami, ex-Georgia coach Richt reach deal
Miami, ex-Georgia coach Richt reach deal CORAL GABLES, FLA. Mark Richt is going back to where
Victorian Players are ready to spread Christmas spirit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players, in conjunction with Centaur Stage Productions,
Ballet Western Reserve A ‘NUTCRACKER’ with a Youngstown touch
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ballet Western Reserve’s annual presentation of “A Youngstown
Hinder will return for Jan. 19 concert at Rodeo Music Hall
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Hinder will return to the Mahoning Valley for a rock concert featuring
Youngstown Playhouse presents magical musical ‘Mary Poppins’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s “Mary Poppins” is
High court to consider 6th trial for suspect in Austintown slaying
The Ohio Supreme Court will consider whether Christopher Anderson can be tried for a sixth time for murder.
Dem lawmaker pushes bill to stop voter rolls purge
A spokesman for the secretary of state says the bill would cause voter confusion and a spike in provisional ballots
Howland schools forms new panel to reach out to community
A committee of 34 parents of Howland students, parents of former Howland students and other community members has signed on to help the school district reach out to the community.
Secular and sacred mix for Brookfield Christmas event
Santa's workshop is Saturday on the Brookfield green and Brookfield UMC
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.
Record Cyber Monday spending tops $3 billion
Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers spent more than $3 billion online this Cyber Monday, making
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.35—.13 Aqua America, .71
Closure of soup kitchen reveals operational woes
Editorial: The temporary closure this week of the St. Vincent de Paul Society dining hall in downtown
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Foul Play,SDRq written by local playwright Terry L. Shears and directed by Liz
Absurd overkill on PC
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Universities in America are getting tough on using words.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Brewtus Brewing Company, 23 Chesternut Ave., Sharon, Pa.
Brewtus Brewing Company, 23 Chesternut Ave., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Terry Dach, 8 p.m. Sat: Five Deep,
In memory of Kathy and Sean
The local arts and entertainment scene lost two of its best in recent weeks: Kathy Earnhart and Sean
Parade, tree lighting on Central Square
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city’s annual holiday parade and Christmas tree lighting ceremony
White House decks halls with snowmen
Associated Press WASHINGTON New at the White House this holiday season: penguins, snowmen and
Shopping for health insurance requires careful consideration
Opinion: December not only marks the countdown to holiday celebrations – it is also the time of year when
Agribusiness using wastewater from fracking to irrigate crops
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Ask anyone who’s lived through California’s drought: Water scarcity
Phantoms, Fitch students take part in Game of Business
Students put the skills they learned in class to use.
“The Wiz Live!” (8 p.m., NBC): It’s time to ease on down the yellow brick road as
“The Wiz Live!” (8 p.m., NBC): It’s time to ease on down the yellow brick road as another live stage
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Krampus (PG-13) A family’s lack of Christmas spirit triggers the onslaught of a
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Dec. 3, the 337th day of 2015. There are 28 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Alliance faces challenges in Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT Drawing on thousands of combatants from Syria’s mix of religious and
Red Ryder gun from ‘A Christmas Story’ acquired by museum
Red Ryder gun from ‘A Christmas Story’ acquired by museum CLEVELAND A museum dedicated to “A
Hawaii court denies construction of huge telescope
Hawaii court denies construction of huge telescope HONOLULU The Hawaii Supreme Court is
Pettine: Davis deserves chance to to start
After weeks as a third-stringer, Austin Davis is the new starter — No. 24 for the club since 1999.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Anthony and Brittany Mancini, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 1.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Benjamin and Kendra (Older) Martin of Minneapolis are announcing the birth of their daughter, Isla
Board members sought
Board members sought POLAND The Poland Township trustees are accepting applications for the
Winter pond care
Winter pond care Shallow garden ponds can freeze quickly, killing aquatic life. Make a plan now.
SUSPECT ID’D IN CALIF. MASS SHOOTING
Associated Press SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. At least two heavily armed attackers opened fire on a
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: Wednesday’s results
RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 3 Skiptothelane (Radosevich, J.) $7.20 $3.40 $2.60 6
METRO DIGEST || Boardman Park sets Community Christmas
Boardman Park sets Community Christmas on Sunday afternoon BOARDMAN Boardman Park will host its
Ribbon-cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
UK lawmakers approve launch of airstrikes on IS
Associated Press LONDON British lawmakers voted by a wide margin Wednesday to join the
Campbell council reviews measure to make final payment on lighting project
The city will sponsor a Santa Claus luncheon Dec. 20.
Warren man charged with felonious assault in fight involving knife
Felonious assault and misdemeanor domestic violence charges were filed against Stephen R. Rowe, after he purportedly stabbed a Youngstown man several times
Niles council acts to protect animals from cold
If you own pets in Niles, you must provide shelter and heat for them when a severe weather advisory is issued
Canfield City Council approves revision to tax code
The city will lose revenue by abiding by a state law
Proposed 2016 Warren budget contains no changes in Warren staffing
The city’s 2016 budget proposes to keep staffing levels the same as this year in all general-fund departments, such as police and fire, despite an expected reduction of $1.6 million in revenue.
Preserve cannas indoors
Q. Can I leave my canna bulbs in the ground and just cover them in a thick layer of mulch? Donna
Under a gardener’s Christmas tree DEAR SANTA...
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Dear Santa:
Greenery for inside
Greenery for inside There are lots of options for creating fresh swags and greenery. Pines, cedar
Winter Celebration
Winter Celebration When: Starts Saturday What: Enjoy a stroll through a re-imagined forest to
Knowing the herbs, plants used in Advent wreaths
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Extension master gardener volunteer The word Advent means “coming.”
Rodent damage
Rodent damage Voles (field mice) can damage bulbs and shrubs all winter, as well as enter the
Class of 1948 to meet
Class of 1948 to meet AUSTINTOWN Chaney High School Class of 1948 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m.
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