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Holiday gift of permanent adoption sought for 2 blind dogs
Brothers Rusty and Sandy, both born blind, were turned over to New Lease on Life Animal Shelter in Struthers when their owner could no longer ...
Stories published December 20, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hikers take in the beauty of Mill Creek MetroParks
If you ask Bill Locketti about his favorite aspects of Mill Creek MetroParks, be prepared for a long, passionate response.
Prosecutor opposes parole for Niles rapist
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins opposes parole for Randall L. Whitmore, 54, who has served 27 years in prison for raping his daughter while she was between the ages of 5 and 7, raping one of his daughter’s friends and other sex crimes.
Danielle Vollhardt | Nicholas Hardy
SEDONA, ARIZ. Danielle Vollhardt became the bride of Nicholas Hardy at 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at the
Natalie Scarsella | Alex Friend
BOARDMAN Natalie Scarsella became the bride of Alex Friend at 1:30 p.m. July 25 in a ceremony at
Dr. Rena Meadows I Gerald Hunter
YOUNGSTOWN Jason Adkins solemnized the 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 2014, wedding of Dr. Rena Meadows and
Jugenheimer- Moore plans are announced
HUBBARD Cathy Jugenheimer is announcing her engagement to Brandon Moore. Both are of Hubbard.
Miss Pinatiello will marry Mr. Ludwiczak
Christina M. Pinatiello of Sebring and Raymond J. Ludwiczak of Canfield are announcing their
Foldvarys mark golden event with family dinner
POLAND A dinner with family members on Dec. 18 at Alberini’s Restaurant in Boardman celebrated the
Mr., Mrs. Longo to be honored for 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN A private dinner party on Dec. 27 will mark the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Howland’s early lead ignites win at Poland
Howland basketball players Victoria Rappach and Sara Price looked like an unstoppable duo in Saturday’s 60-52 win over Poland.
Shopping sprees with Mahoning deputies thrill kids
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Sometimes Santa Claus shows up wearing a badge and
Shootout costs Phantoms a sweep
The Youngstown Phantoms wiped out a two-goal deficit to force overtime on Saturday against the Waterloo Black Hawks.
Youngstown family remains full of holiday spirit despite 4-year-old's ailments
Flaherty family hopes to spend Christmas at home this year
Robotics contest at MCCTC draws 120 Ohio students
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Even though Sammy Dwyer, Marik Rogenski, Diego
SPORTS DIGEST || Fitch AD to be honored by track association
Fitch AD to be honored by track association AUSTINTOWN Austiontown Fitch athletic director Rob
Party for ‘Force’ at library
They did not need to awaken the Force to get into “Star Wars” on Saturday at the Warren-Trumbull Public Library.
Technicality details appeal for Weathersfield injection company
A technicality has derailed an appeal filed by Howland-based American Water Management Services of a decision by the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission regarding an AWMS injection well in Weathersfield Township.
PREP ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other games
BOYS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 73, Canton South 68 CANTON Andrew Armstrong led Cardinal
Proposed raises die in committee, raising specter of Struthers politics
Some say that raises have historically been a political issue for Struthers government.
Leetonia man gets 30 years for federal sex crimes
Lucas J. Ippolito, 51, of Leetonia, was charged with transporting 13-and 15-year-old girls from Pennsylvania to Ohio for sex.
‘Keep the Kids Warm’ campaign to begin
The project provides utility assistance for families in need.
Holiday gift of permanent adoption sought for 2 blind dogs
Brothers Rusty and Sandy, both born blind, were turned over to New Lease on Life Animal Shelter in Struthers when their owner could no longer care for them. The shelter is looking for an appropriate, permanent home for the pair, who must be adopted together. A donor has already paid their adoption fees.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
up for adoption
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Ozzie Info:
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Security is focus at churches, mosques amid heightened fears
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, ALA. In Alabama, a Presbyterian church wanted to be able to hire
Mall shooting in Wis. leaves 1 injured
Associated Press MADISON, WIS. Gunfire erupted during a dispute inside a large Wisconsin mall
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 8:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Watford vs. Liverpool, Barclays Premier League. 9
Today is Sunday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2015
Today is Sunday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2015. There are 11 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 p.m.: Last chance to catch the
Afterburner FX offers custom service with a custom touch
The custom apparel shop in Hubbard makes everything from custom cups to hats and shirts
Great gifts for the food lovers on your list
Help the budding chef on your holiday list with primo tools, big and small, from mixers to fridges.
NEVADA Governor signs $335M deal to lure electric carmaker
Associated Press CARSON CITY, NEV. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval approved a $335 million incentive
Memes might do more harm than help
Tribune News Service According to Wikipedia, a meme is “an idea ... that spreads from person to
Misspending by charters puts Ohio on the defensive
Editorial: Ohio’s problem-plagued and failing charter school system continues to prove its critics right and
h Spain’s Lalaguna wins Miss World title
h Spain’s Lalaguna wins Miss World title SANYA, CHINA Spain’s Mireia Lalaguna Royo was named the
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Dec. 13 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Rogue
Carter: Iraqi strike may be ‘mistake’
Associated Press ABOARD THE USS KEARSARGE The American airstrike that may have killed a number
The force is strong with social media
The kickoff to “Star Wars” weekend actually started a long time ago, in a social media galaxy far,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday McDonald Local School board, 7 p.m. work session followed by regular meeting, high
area bowling scores
bellwick Spiech Classic (12-14) — Ron Killian 277-725, Matt Roscoe 256-704, Russ Slagle 256-704,
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE/Saturday’s results
TRACK CONDITION: fast First Race - Purse $25,300, Allowance, 2 yo, Six Furlongs. Riding in the
GARDEN CLUBS
FORUM MEMBERS: Your dues are required in the office by Jan. 31. Yearly dues letters will be mailed
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Mark Bretschneider aced the 178-yard No. 17 at The Links at Firestone Farms. He used a 6-iron.
Advice to next president of US: Please just listen
Opinion: Advice to next president of US: Please just listen What would you want the president to accomplish
French lessons – good and bad
Opinion: Tuesday evenings were reserved for French lessons. My eldest daughter, Brittany, studied with Madame
Sanders apologizes to Clinton and supporters for data breach
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. Bernie Sanders apologized to Hillary Clinton and his own
Holiday gift guide DVD sets enrich video library
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Sure, DVDs are slightly old-school in this age
Fired by Facebook
Opinion: Inseparable from the Internet is the message board. The two of them together are Mick and Keith.
BW-3 managers bring good news to 8 families
BW-3 managers bring good news to 8 families YOUNGSTOWN Managers from the Buffalo Wild Wings
Rehashing hottest topics, from Caitlyn to Cosby
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer There were goodbyes (Jon Stewart, David Letterman, “Mad
METRO DIGEST || Water restraint request in Hubbard
Water restraint HUBBARD The city has issued a voluntary water-conservation request beginning at
Columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Parker DeWitt v. Ernest Feltrop, money. David
US Steel, USW reach tentative pact
US Steel, USW reach tentative pact PITTSBURGH United States Steel Corp. on Saturday announced a
Gorilla Glass is coming to cars
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer DETROIT The thin, lightweight glass on your smartphone could
Show us the payrolls
Opinion: Remember that iconic Wendy’s commercial featuring actress Clara Peller who angrily exclaimed
Week of December 20, 2015
Ronald L. Hickman Sr. to Jill L. Partee-Mosely et al, Scioto Ave., Youngstown, $30,000. Roger B.
Gifts for the gardener
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) (TNS) You’re making your gift list and
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LEADERSHIP Library director Youngstown resident Michelle Alleman was chosen as the