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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ fun homage to original
Director J.J. Abrams may not elevate the language of “Star Wars,” but he sure is fluent in it. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is no ...
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Nationwide award reduced again, lawsuit remanded for new trial
A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals has reduced substantially the monetary award granted to a former Nationwide insurance agent after a jury trial of her lawsuit against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. of Columbus.
4,640 tickets issed with three weeks to go
The number of civil speeding citations issued by police easily should exceed 5,000 for the year – and enforcement only started Aug. 18.
Struthers 'North Pole' offers students chance to give
The North Pole may seem a world away from Struthers Elementary School.
Anonymous donor offers holiday help through Austintown pizza shop
A cash donation received by Fernando Riccioni, Wedgewood Pizza owner, was passed on to St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley to help feed those in need.
South Side fire victim ID'd
The victim in a fire on the city’s South Side was identified Thursday by the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office as Ernest Averhart, 70.
Ex-US House Speaker Dennis Hastert recovering from stroke
Ex-US House Speaker Dennis Hastert recovering from stroke
Youngstown Police Efforts
Dec. 17, 2015 | Police Chief Robin Lees and Mayor John McNally
US-Cuba aviation deal allows 110 scheduled flights a day
US-Cuba aviation deal allows 110 scheduled flights a day
Obama says no specific, credible terror threat over holidays
Obama says no specific, credible terror threat over holidays
Ohio attorney general confirms movie theater antitrust probe
Ohio attorney general confirms movie theater antitrust probe
AP: Buyer of rifles used in Calif. massacre to be charged
AP: Buyer of rifles used in Calif. massacre to be charged
Pittsburgh City Council preliminarily approves bill to decriminalize pot
Council preliminarily approves bill to decriminalize pot
Republicans push more than $600B in tax cuts through House
Republicans push more than $600B in tax cuts through House
Officer's mistrial in Gray's death a letdown for both sides
Officer's mistrial in Gray's death a letdown for both sides
Youngstown police arrest 3 on obstruction of justice
Youngstown police arrest 3 on obstruction of justice
URGENT | Boardman trustees approve demo of house destroyed in fire
Boardman trustees approve demo of house destroyed by fire
Northeast Ohio police shoot and kill man with machete
Northeast Ohio police shoot and kill man with machete
State says identity theft complaints in Ohio up over 2014
State says identity theft complaints in Ohio up over 2014
Average US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.97 percent
Average US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.97 percent
Ohio fugitive on the run since 1975 arrested in Puerto Rico
Ohio fugitive on the run since 1975 arrested in Puerto Rico
Response to sunken barge found in Lake Erie is finished
Response to sunken barge found in Lake Erie is finished
Mahoning commissioners award $6,000 to sponsor state wrestling championships
Mahoning commissioners award $6,000 to sponsor state wrestling championships
YBI announces winners of AMPED startup competition
YBI announces winners of AMPED startup competition
Police: Crash victim's blood-alcohol level 4-times the legal limit
Police: Crash victim's blood-alcohol level 4-times the legal limit
Boardman trustees emergency meeting at noon to discuss fatal house fire
Boardman trustees emergency meeting at noon to discuss fatal house fire
Legacy Dog Rescue and Never Muzzled host Saturday holiday dog and cat food giveaway
Legacy Dog Rescue and Never Muzzled host Saturday holiday dog and cat food giveaway
Rock Hall adds Chicago, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Steve Miller and N.W.A.
Rock Hall adds Chicago, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Steve Miller and N.W.A.
Ohio lifts bird exhibition ban, U.S. is free of bird flu
Ohio lifts bird exhibition ban, U.S. is free of bird flu
Santa visits Struthers Elementary School on Friday
Santa visits Struthers Elementary School on Friday
Harris, Ursuline defense combine to beat Mooney
Freshman Dayshannette Harris scored a game-high 23 points.
Four resign at St. Vincent, new dining hall coming to Youngstown
St. Vincent de Paul Society Mahoning Council board accepted four resignations the same day Second Harvest announced a new dining hall.
Magistrate orders Kimble to appoint teacher by Friday
A magistrate determined that Carol Staten isn’t a teacher
Task at hand: Durkin leading culture change at Maryland
Boardman native on the recruiting trail for Terps.
US budget agreement preserves $9.4M for Valley airbase
Bill includes funding for the Ravenna Joint Military Training Center and area reservoirs
Two die in separate fires Wednesday
By JOE GORMAN and JORDYN GRZELEWSKI news@vindy.com House fires killed two people in the
SPORTS DIGEST || Lowellville hires Mays as new football coach
The Lowellville Board of Education has approved the hire of former Youngstown State running back P.J. Mays to coach the Rockets.
Former YSU tight end Davie has New Mexico on mend
The former YSU tight end has New Mexico in its first bowl game sionce 2007.
Interest rates go up after 9-year freeze
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates from record lows set
High school roundup | Wednesday’s games
Lakeview took advantage of an off-night from Poland’s starters to end Poland’s undefeated streak.
20 THINGS ABOUT THE NEW STAR WARS
By Rafer Guzman Newsday If you thought the pre-release buzz about superhero movies was out of
Winter solstice services focuses on ‘Calling Back the Light’
Unitarian Universalist Church plans a service and concert Sunday
Film series to screen ‘Gremlins’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 1984 film “Gremlins” will be the feature film at Youngstown Cinema’s
Pub crawlers to wear unsightly sweaters
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Partiers can don their most garish garments this Friday for the Ugly
Cast gets ‘Ugly’ for holiday revue
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will close its 2015 season with “The Ugly
Kenny Greco sets annual charity concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Kenny Greco’s sixth annual performance to raise money for local
Kane Brown: new music from old topic
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s no doubt that over the decades country music has
Several Mahoning Valley candidates running in few open seats on ballot
Two U.S. House incumbents who represent the area have primary opponents
Boy, 16, indicted in beating death of his elderly neighbor
Jacob Larosa, 16, of Niles indicted on aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery
Four Youngstown council members attended their last meeting
Council accepted an $83,843 state grant for improvements to Crandall Park
Former school liaison begins anger management treatment
Marcus D. Crum, who was working as a parent liaison at STEAM Academy when he purportedly “slammed” a female student into a door, has started anger-management treatment
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ fun homage to original
Director J.J. Abrams may not elevate the language of “Star Wars,” but he sure is fluent in it. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is no more and no less than the movie that made us love it in the first place. In fact, it’s basically the same thing. Isn’t that what we all wanted anyway?
Napoli, Indians agree to deal
The Indians may have found a much-needed right-handed hitter — at the right price.
Fire prevention TIPS
Fire prevention TIPS Home fires occur most frequently in winter. Fire-safety officials advise
Cavs may not have Irving or Shumpert against Thunder
The Cavaliers could be short-handed against high-scoring Oklahoma City.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2015. There are 14 days left in the year.
METRO DIGEST || No raises in Struthers
No raises in Struthers STRUTHERS A measure that would have set raises for elected officials in
Man wearing bulletproof vest arrested in ‘high drug traffic area’ in Warren
Three men, one who was released from prison in August and who was wearing a bulletproof vest, were arrested on weapons and drug charges Monday
Mistrial in 1st trial in Freddie Gray case
Associated Press BALTIMORE The first effort to convict an officer in Freddie Gray’s death from a
birthdays
birthdays Singer-actor Tommy Steele is 79. Keyboardist-singer Art Neville of the Neville Brothers
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Regional Economic Development Committee,
Court gets grant for program
Court gets grant for program YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Domestic Relations Court has
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Sat: Teddy Pantelas and Zach Economos, 7 p.m.
Plaster, masonry contractor cited by OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Cleveland Area Office recently cited B&B Plastering.
QUESTIONS surround ‘STAR WARS: The FORCE AWAKENs’
Countdown clocks will hit zero tonight when “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” debuts. Its hype is
Holiday fashion history lecture
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jessica Trickett will give a presentation titled “Seasonal Style: A
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip (PG) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. (11, 1:20, 3:40)
Manziel to face Seattle’s 12th man
Johnny Manziel’s taking a trip to an NFL stadium where quarterbacks are seen, not heard.
Jig’s up for sugar water purveyors
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords If your car’s battery terminals are corroded, just open a can of
December offers savings on vehicles
December offers savings on vehicles YOUNGSTOWN Consumers in the market for a new vehicle may
Tips and tools for easier gardening
By PAM BAYTOS OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD It’s a sunny day and you head
White Sox acquire Frazier in three-team swap
The White Sox were looking to add some pop while solidifying third base, and they are counting on Todd Frazier to provide it.
EXPLORERS
EXPLORERS Today: 10-11:30 a.m. The Explorers will discover where insects disappear to in the
Firewood, fireplace safety
Firewood, fireplace safety Be sure wood is properly seasoned, store it outside to prevent insects
Fleas need to flee
Q. I have fleas in my house. They’ve been there for about a week and a half. I’ve identified them on
Reserve base commander, military-affairs commission outline efforts to promote base
The Western Reserve Port Authority got an update from the Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission
Dormant pruning
Dormant pruning When warm weather returns, consider taking time to prune some of your deciduous
Don’t drown the poinsettia!
Don’t drown the poinsettia! The soil should never be soggy. Don’t let it wilt, though. Take off
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Wednesday’s games MEN Ohio State 67, Northern Illinois 54
oddly enough
oddly enough Tiny kitten rescued from conveyer belt at recycling plant GALT, Calif. A worker
With eye on safety, Calif. sets rules for self-driving cars
Associated Press LOS ANGELES California regulators have unveiled a roadmap that would let
US, Cuba near deal on commercial flights
US, Cuba near deal on commercial flights HAVANA The United States and Cuba are close to a deal
2016 PRIMARY | Candidates and issues
The following filed for the March 15 primary. Wednesday was the filing deadline. Eligibility will be
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Khloe Kardashian has new makeover series NEW YORK Khloe Kardashian is behind a new
Niles council approves 5-year recovery plan
City voters will be asked to approve a 0.50 income-tax increase in March to balance the city's budget
Spending bill would extend care to 9/11 responders
Associated Press WASHINGTON First-responders who rushed to the World Trade Center after the
Major GOP, Dem prez candidates file in Ohio
There also will be a contested primary race for Ohio Supreme Court justices in March
top google searches | 2015
Here’s a look at what was on the world’s collective mind this year, based on Google’s annual
Lamar Odom’s downfall tops Google’s list of 2015 searches
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Lamar Odom’s bizarre downfall from a former Los Angeles Lakers
First film in franchise drew mixed reviews
Associated Press When George Lucas’ “Star Wars” first landed in 1977, some critics were swept
“American Country Countdown’s Top 10 Stories” (8 p.m., Fox): This special recalls
“American Country Countdown’s Top 10 Stories” (8 p.m., Fox): This special recalls the year’s most
‘Buddy Holly’ coming to theater
AKRON Tickets are on sale now for “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story” at E.J. Thomas Hall on Jan. 12
Film Registry adds ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Shawshank’ and ‘Ghostbusters’
By BEN NUCKOLS Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s a bro-centric year for movies added to the
Fossil fuels beneficial to humans
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service The Paris summit on global warming ended with a triumphant,
Scalia speaks the truth
Opinion: Among the many sad signs of our time are the current political and media attacks on Supreme Court
Hunger in Valley takes no holiday; commit to help
Editorial: Once again this year, Mahoning Valley residents proved their mettle by reaping success in one of
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Neil Simon’s God’s Favorite,SDRq New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.24.12 Aqua America, .71
Valley offers fresh produce year-round Winter harvest
By GIANNA CIOFFI Online Market Manager, Lake to River Cooperative YOUNGSTOWN As the winter
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