News for December 12, 2015

Alabama's Derrick Henry wins Heisman

Alabama running back Derrick Henry wins the Heisman Trophy.

Man jailed after gunpoint robbery of cab driver

State patrol uses stop sticks twice to nab driver in fleeing vehicle

Record-high temperature logged Saturday in the Mahoning Valley

SUNDAY SPECIAL | Mahoning Valley community boasts connection to "Star Wars" film series

Local farm is Living Nativity animal source

Car Club revs up for two-year old with rare form of cancer

Community fills a cruiser with toys to help local families

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

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Tashayla Forest | Stephen Lunders

YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon solemnized the wedding vows of Tashayla Forest and Stephen

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Sarah McCooey | Garrett Schmitz

ALEXANDRIA, VA. The Cherry Blossom Riverboat was the setting of the 5 p.m. Oct. 23 ceremony and

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Easy Street Productions expands, moves to DeYor Center

The move will take place in late January

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.

Aborted fetuses put in Ohio landfills

Ohio AG plans legal action against Planned Parenthood

Ageless Dawson returning to Cleveland with 49ers

The Browns host the 49ers on Sunday.

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

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.,

COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW “Miracle on Easy Street” returns.

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

Boardman township and law-enforcement officials urge caution while driving

Officials stress the importance of patience, focus and sobriety

Advent retreat based on Twelve Words of Christmas

A video by Louie Giglio was featured on the imporant message.

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Disney on Ice “Treasure Trove,” 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Three

My ‘bird cage’ feeding station

Over the last 30 years, deer and raccoons have cost me a small fortune. Though I never intentionally

OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

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Choir to perform

Choir to perform STRUTHERS The choir of Struthers Parkside Church, 110 Poland Ave., will perform

YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2015. There are 19 days left in the year.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amanda Barbone and Nicholas Eubanks, Canfield, girl, Dec.

What if Trump gets nod?

Opinion: Last summer, a lot of people I know thought Donald Trump was a joke who would implode before year’s

Ticket demand brisk for Elton John’s upcoming concert at Covelli Centre

More we learn, better we catch

Opportunities to watch fish react to lures are great learning experiences for anglers, regardless of

Choffin gives

Choffin Career and Technical Center students and staff collect gloves and hats for preschoolers

Two Heisman finalists could be back in 2016

Alabama’s Derrick Henry is the favorite to win the award tonight.

OSHP can train Cleveland police cadets, judge rules

Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland can proceed with plans to have 50 police cadets receive the

McDonald’s pace wears down Lowellville

Coach Jeff Rasile has been looking for a spark to get his McDonald Blue Devils going.

Schiano set to join OSU coaching staff

Ohio State hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Rutgers coach Greg Schiano as co-defensive coordinator on Friday.

Ohio pot legalization group spent more than $21M in failed effort

Associated Press COLUMBUS Supporters spent more than $21 million on a losing fall campaign to

Charged with illegal possession of firearm

Charged with illegal possession of firearm YOUNGSTOWN A city man was arrested this week on a

Fitch grad Billy Price reflects on OSU’s season

The sophomore left guard is a two-year starter for the Buckeyes.

Special open house

Special open house YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to a special open house celebrating the

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