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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Salem man dies after being struck in middle of Route 45
Salem man dies after being struck in middle of Route 45
Lane reduction tonight through Friday morning on I-80 westbound in Austintown
Lane reduction tonight through Friday morning on I-80 westbound in Austintown
Youngstown is buying $757,000 in equipment to demolish vacant structures
Youngstown is buying $757,000 in equipment to demolish vacant structures
GOP report: Administration misled Congress on Bergdahl swap
GOP report: Administration misled Congress on Bergdahl swap
Ex-Fogle associate gets 27 years on child-porn charges
Ex-Fogle associate gets 27 years on child-porn charges
Ohio governor, AG ask help of schools to fight drug deaths
Ohio governor, AG ask help of schools to fight drug deaths
More hearings ordered on FirstEnergy proposed deal
More hearings ordered on FirstEnergy proposed deal
Custodian finds bullet-riddled body near Pa. Catholic school
Custodian finds bullet-riddled body near Pa. Catholic school
Ohio lawmakers fail to act on Planned Parenthood funding
Ohio lawmakers fail to act on Planned Parenthood funding
75-year-old Youngstown man faces charges after arrest in Liberty
75-year-old Youngstown man faces charges after arrest in Liberty
Mahoning commissioners approve $34M 2016 general fund budget
Mahoning commissioners approve 2016 budget
Youngstown police investigating overnight West Side shooting
Youngstown police investigating overnight West Side shooting
US courthouse in Cincinnati locked down today, bomb scare cited
US courthouse in Cincinnati locked down, bomb scare cited
GM ignition switch fund pays out $594.5M on 399 claims
GM ignition switch fund pays out $594.5M on 399 claims
3 suspended after wrong horse wins at Mahoning Valley race track
3 suspended after wrong horse wins at Mahoning Valley race track
Ohio man sentenced in federal child pornography case
Ohio man sentenced in federal child pornography case
St. Elizabeth hospital unveils new Cruze fleet
This morning, 25 Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruzes were started on the rooftop of Mercy Health's St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Stage stars, Tressel in orchestra concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A pair of Broadway veterans and Youngstown State University President
Fitch students foresee future at trade fair
There is a huge gap between high school and the adult world, and this program attempts to bridge that.
Blue Ash’s Frank Secich shares stories from a life of rock ’n’ roll
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Frank Secich has spent his life crafting infectious power
Pittsburgh Symphony returns to New Castle
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the holidays when
Kenny G The sultan of smooth jazz
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com As popular as Kenny G is stateside, the smooth jazz
SPORTS digest
Kennedy a finalist for Freshman of the Year YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State kicker Zak Kennedy
oddly enough
oddly enough Sewer plant helps create snow for small slice of town STATE COLLEGE, Pa. A sewer
Arson ruled
Arson ruled YOUNGSTOWN Arson has been ruled in a blaze about 12:45 a.m. Thursday at an East Side
Chicago mayor apologizes for teen’s death, vows reform
Associated Press CHICAGO Mayor Rahm Emanuel, known for keeping vise-like control over Chicago
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.740.22 Aqua America, .71
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Leading Ladies,SDRq by Sam Ludwig, directed by Sam Luptak Jr., Salem Community
Man held without bond in Warren stabbing
Chamazez L. Scott, 19, held without eligibility to make bond after his arraignment on two counts of abduction and two counts of aggravated burglary.
Obama’s speech a dud
Opinion: When the president of the United States asks the television networks to set aside time for him to
Boxing great Earnie Shavers tells students about his Braceville roots, powerful punch
Of all the sports icons in Valley history, former heavyweight boxer Earnie Shavers of Braceville ranks among the greats for those who remember him.
“Toy Story at 20: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND” (8 P.M., ABC): It’s time to give our
“Toy Story at 20: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND” (8 P.M., ABC): It’s time to give our props to Buzz and
Devine intervention: Former Mineral Ridge RB helps save Indiana’s season
Devine Redding stepped up in the Hoosiers’ last two games to help them become bowl-eligible.
AAC victory in the Cards for growing Canfield team
The Cardinals rallied to beat the Howland Tigers, 54-50.
Ginger, sage, rosemary and cloves Scents of the season
By Pat Fuller OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Fragrances leave a strong imprint on our
Injuries happen when AFC North rivals get together
Maybe it’s a coincidence. After all, as the Pittsburgh Steelers regularly point out, the injury rate in the NFL is 100 percent.
French classes in Jan.
French classes in Jan. Three levels of French classes will be offered in January. Crash Course
MORE GIRLS BASKETBALL FROM WEDNESDAY
Warren Harding 68, East 44 YOUNGSTOWN Harding held East to 10 points in the first half and then
Love birding?
Love birding? Our series on bird feeding and the 12 birds of winter begins Dec. 24. You’ll learn
How do insects survive winter?
How do insects survive winter? Some avoid the cold, others have natural anti-freeze and some
These grasses must go
Q. For the last five to six years, certain parts of my lawn turn brown during the winter. The areas
DEVINE REDDInG AT A GLANCE
DEVINE REDDInG AT A GLANCE Hometown: Youngstown High schools: Mineral Ridge and Cleveland
Krizancic’s return highlights United Way Classic
The fourth annual United Way Holiday Basketball Classic will take place Saturday at Poland.
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Wednesday’s results
RACE 1 $10,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $7,500 6 Lucky Luminaire (Paucar, E.) $9.20$3.40$2.80
Keep watering evergreens!
Keep watering evergreens! We can’t emphasize it enough – water your evergreens as long as you can.
Holiday deliveries
Holiday deliveries YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal Service expects to deliver a total of about 15.5
Manziel says he learned hard lesson
Manziel says he wants to make the most of his new chance to start.
Three attorneys are running for the 32nd Ohio Senate District seat next year
They will succeed state Sen. Capri Cafaro, who can’t run in 2016 because of the state’s term-limits law
Trumbull County officials: fewer dollars for capital improvements in 2016
Trumbull County commissioners and Auditor Adrian Biviano say the spending plan they expect to write for 2016 won’t include layoffs or a tax increase as long as revenues and expenses fall in line with expectations.
Ohio bill would protect pastors who refuse to perform same-sex marriages
State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan of Youngstown opposes the bill
Ohio AG wants tougher officer-training standards
Drug screening, psychological exams and other pre-certification testing would be a next step in the state’s efforts to ensure officers are adequately trained.
Warren woman’s bizarre death ruled accidental
A young woman died Sunday evening at her home on Bonnie Brae Avenue Northeast in what a longtime Warren police officer says is one of the most bizarre deaths he has seen.
Change to education law OK’d in Congress
Change to education law OK’d in Congress WASHINGTON Those federally mandated math and reading
‘Mary Poppins’ at the Playhouse
‘Mary Poppins’ at the Playhouse From left, Caleb Bordonaro, Kayla Boye and Don Wolford in a scene
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Sat: Matt Boser, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Barrel Run
Carter: US ready to do more to help Iraqis retake Ramadi
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a steady escalation of the fight against Islamic State militants,
Women in combat: An equal fight
Opinion: By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Los Angeles Times “The issue of women in combat per se was no longer a
Movies arriving at theaters with Force
We’re getting into the time of the year when Oscar contenders start to show up at theaters, although
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2015. There are 21 days left in the year.
Colorado suspect says he’s ‘warrior for babies’
Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The man accused of killing three people at a Colorado
Supreme Court orders release of FitzGerald records
The former gubernatorial candidate's key-card records will be released
‘Trumbo’ leads SAG nominees
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES The Hollywood blacklist drama “Trumbo” scored a
san bernardino massacre Man who bought rifles for gunman was a relative
Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. The man who purchased two assault rifles used in the San
Trump controversies drown out rivals
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. Even campaigning half as much as his rivals, Donald Trump is
‘Youngstown Anthology’ reading
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will present a reading and book
boston Officials: Norovirus present at Chipotle
Associated Press BOSTON More than 120 Boston College students have fallen ill, and public-health
Dems introduce bill to block abortion clinic protesters
The proposed law changes come in response to a recent shooting at a Planned Parenthood location in Colorado, where three people were killed and nine others wounded.
President, GOP leaders must end ISIS bickering
Editorial: Islamic extremists operating under the aegis of Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, also known as
‘White Christmas’ at Main Street
‘White Christmas’ at Main Street Snow falls over cast members during a musical number in Crown
Red Wanting Blue at House of Blues
Red Wanting Blue at House of Blues Columbus-based rockers Red Wanting Blue have scheduled a two-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS German leader Merkel named Time’s Person of the Year NEW YORK German Chancellor
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy Governing Board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Contract extension expected for interim superintendent
Stephen Stohla, interim Youngstown superintendent, is expected to get a six-month contract extension
Mayor McNally: It's up to city officials and the community to prioritize projects
Mayor McNally: It's up to city officials and the community to prioritize projects
Coal kingpin avoids serious time
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Disgraced coal baron Don Blankenship didn’t get what he deserves in
birthdays
birthdays Actress Fionnula Flanagan (“Waking Ned Devine”) is 74. Actor Tommy Kirk is 74. Singer
Art show, sale opens at DNA galleries
Staff report WARREN “The Gift of Art,” a holiday group exhibition and sale, will open Saturday
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK In the Heart of the Sea (PG-13) Ron Howard directed this epic about the 1820
GM to replace engine parts to fix problem of car fires
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. has decided to replace several key engine parts to
Trumbull judges grant early release to woman who stole money from Niles
Heidi Powell did not speak to a judge before she was released six weeks early from state prison
Lecture on antique cards at museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN George Johnson, an expert on antique Christmas decorations, will give a
Canfield city council has open discussion about financial future
Council members discussed possible cuts to be made while reviewing the general fund expenditures.
MCCTC Floral Design Class Open House
MCCTC Floral Design Class Open House When: Weekdays through Dec. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. What: Nice
Test soil before applying ash to lawn, garden
By David Sprague OSU Extension master gardener volunteer With cool temperatures, it’s the time