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Stories published December 22, 2015

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

New Middletown man leaves home to Habitat

Albert “Al” Gilchrist Jr. was a low-key kind of guy.


Sweetness of kids' voices to fill Christmas Eve service in Hubbard

The sweetness of children’s voices in a choir at St. Patrick Church is rivaled only by their enthusiastic participation.


Unemployment down in Valley, till now

The year started with many bright spots in the Mahoning Valley.


Larosa pleads not guilty in first adult hearing in murder of elderly neighbor

Jacob Larosa, 16, of Lafayette Avenue in Niles, pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in the death of his elderly neighbor. I


Kirkmere students get Christmas surprise on last day of school

Eyes widened and jaws dropped as Discovery at Kirkmere students filed into the school cafeteria Tuesday afternoon.


Strangulation victim tells judge of lasting trauma before Thompson sentenced

A woman who was severely beaten in September in her Campbell home told a judge she slept with her daughter after the attack because she was afraid to be alone and she would call the jail repeatedly to make sure the man arrested for the crime was still there.


Newton Falls has 90 days to produce records

Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Newton Falls on the “unauditable” list.


Youngstown BOE names assistant coach head football coach at East

Jerron Jenkins is the new head football coach of the East High School Panthers.


Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's

Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's


2 inmates in Ohio county jail found dead in 12-hour period

2 inmates in Ohio county jail found dead in 12-hour period


ODOT announces state Route 11 lane restrictions

ODOT announces state Route 11 lane restrictions


OSHP trooper finds lost parrot

OSHP trooper finds lost parrot


Mahoning Valley unemployment rises slightly in November

Mahoning Valley unemployment rises slightly in November


Amid rise in Ohio traffic deaths, safe holiday travel urged

Amid rise in Ohio traffic deaths, safe holiday travel urged


Campbell police investigating apartment burglary

Campbell police investigating apartment burglary


Struthers police investigating stolen-car report

Struthers police investigating stolen-car report


No injuries in accident involving Austintown school bus

No injuries in accident involving Austintown school bus


Ford recalls older large cars to fix headlight problem

Ford recalls older large cars to fix headlight problem


Boardman police investigating break-in

Boardman police investigating break-in


Judge drops order as Ohio backs off fetal disposal rule

Judge drops order as Ohio backs off fetal disposal rule


Trumbull deputy cleared of wrongdoing in summer fatal shooting

Trumbull deputy cleared of wrongdoing in summer fatal shooting


15 rural Ohio schools to share in $2M from timber sales

15 rural Ohio schools to share in $2M from timber sales


Christmas Eve Masses at Campbell parish

Christmas Eve Masses at Campbell parish


Larosa pleads not guilty to aggravated murder, other charges

Larosa pleads not guilty to aggravated murder, other charges


US stocks slightly higher as price of crude oil stabilizes

US stocks slightly higher as price of crude oil stabilizes


Sheriff: Teen brother, sister killed in Ohio traffic crash

Sheriff: Teen brother, sister killed in Ohio traffic crash


Ohio driver of car that killed woman inside house is charged

Ohio driver of car that killed woman inside house is charged


Judge convicts Toledo man of killing housemate at group home

Judge convicts Toledo man of killing housemate at group home


Ditzler primary opponent disqualified by election board

Ditzler primary opponent disqualified by election board


Penguins play better, but fall to Notre Dame

YSU drops 4th in 5 games


City markets vacant grocery store

The city wants the former Glenwood Avenue Bottom Dollar reopened as a grocery store.


Boardman school board hires new superintendent

The new superintendent follows in the foot steps of his father


Ohio arts groups tap Naffah and Ryan

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two Mahoning Valley residents have been appointed to statewide arts


Kids make cookies for Santa

Many had a lot of flour in their hair and they dove in to make cookies for Santa


Niles fiscal commission approves recovery plan

The commission, however, says the plan is 'shaky'


Hearing’s focus was validity of bite-mark evidence in Danny Lee Hill conviction

Hill, 48, watched by video from Chillicothe Correctional Institution on Monday.


South Range approves resolution in Ferenchak v. South Range

This is the first step in moving forward and putting the students above all else


Raiders rally for 10-0 startto remain unbeaten

South Range’s Matisi earned his 400th career coaching victory


NO ZIP FOR PENGUINS

Akron started strong, paced by Brown’s 19 points, 14 rebounds


Minus Sid, Pens snap 5-game skid

Malkin, Kessel score twice against Blue Jackets


Stafford leads Lions past Saints

Brees surpasses 60,000 passing yards in loss


Patience propelled Steelers comeback

Defense didn’t abandon gameplan despite dismal first half


Learning to walk again

Western Reserve Orthotics and Prosthetics Centre helps patient get braces to rebuild her quality of life.


MCL sprain ends Greco’s season

The Boardman graduate does not need surgery


UAW brings charges against VW for refusing to bargain

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The United Auto Workers is bringing charges against


oddly enough

oddly enough Mystery donor drops annual $1,000 into Morgantown kettle MORGANTOWN, W.Va.


Crisis Shelter selling lottery calendars

Crisis Shelter selling lottery calendars NEW CASTLE, PA. The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County,


Doughty leads W. Kentucky win

Hilltoppers overcame slow start in Miami Bowl


Weathersfield police issue speed citations

Weathersfield police issue speed citations WEATHERSFIELD Monday was the first day for citations


6 US troops killed in Taliban suicide attack

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden motorcycle


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Bill Cosby sues model over drugging claim LOS ANGELES Bill Cosby sued supermodel


Coroner identifies victim of Boardman fatal fire

Border Avenue house demolished


baltimore New trial date set for officer

Associated Press BALTIMORE A Baltimore judge scheduled a retrial date Monday after the mistrial


Ohio lawmakers question policies for truant students

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers are questioning policies that suspend or expel a


prep roundup

prep roundup Monday’s other games GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman 79, Liberty 58 BOARDMAN Krista


Miss Universe show, host apologize for crowning mix-up

Associated Press NEW YORK The Miss Universe pageant and host Steve Harvey doubled down on the


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2015. There are nine days left in the year.


New Mill Creek impound lot opens in January

The board bid farewell to its president Lou Schiavoni


lebanon Trash disaster continues

Associated Press BEIRUT Lebanon’s trash-collection crisis, which set off huge protests this


Some cardiac-arrest victims ignore warning symptoms, study finds

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sudden cardiac arrest may not always be so sudden: New research


Warren man arrested in Howland after chase

The police chief tackled the suspect, who was trying to get away after crashing into a fast-food restaurant


Don’t give animals as presents

Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals No one in their right mind


US regulators slap BMW with $40M fine for safety violations

Associated Press DETROIT U.S. safety regulators have slapped German automaker BMW AG with a $40


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Jeff Lynne’s ELO: Tonight on


DeWine: JPMorgan settles for $150M

DeWine: JPMorgan settles for $150M COLUMBUS JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $150 million to


GOP still on the hunt

Opinion: Each of the Republican presidential candidates brings something good to the race for the GOP


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.320.09 Aqua America, .71


Facebook enables viewing of iPhone animated photos

Associated Press NEW YORK The latest iPhones come with the ability to turn still images into


In partnership with the devil

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords As a raker of muck, it’s my job to root out the nefarious doings and


US eases limits on gay blood donors

Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s three-decade-old ban on blood donations from gay and


You don’t have to pig out at the holidays

By Allie Shah Star Tribune (Minneapolis) The holiday season brings with it heightened emotions


Jury: No felony in woman’s jail death

Jury: No felony in woman’s jail death HEMPSTEAD, Texas A grand jury has decided no felony crime


Woman who failed to appear more than 25 time arraigned

Man arrested with her said they don't share the same attitude


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus, 6:15 p.m., council caucus room; regular


Diabetes screenings boosted for overweight adults

By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News (TNS) More people who are overweight or obese may get


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christofor and Jessica Callahan, Pulaski, Pa., boy, Dec.


Third slaying victim likely was home invasion gunman, cops say

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Police say a 16-year-old boy and 20-year-old woman were slain by a


Four caught with drugs while booked into jail over weekend

Fifth person arraigned for same charge for incident last week


Teen is charged with inducing panic

Teen is charged with inducing panic BOARDMAN Township police Friday arrested a suspect who they


Man accused in Calif. massacre to remain jailed

Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. The man accused of buying the assault rifles his longtime


Free screenings

Free screenings CORTLAND Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners,


Birthdays

birthdays Actor Hector Elizondo is 79. Former TV anchor Diane Sawyer is 70. Guitarist Rick


What the new screening guidelines for pediatrics mean Children’s checkups

Mayo Clinic News Network Mayo Clinic News Network The American Academy of Pediatrics recently


Tax break offered for those who donate to food banks

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown was in town Monday to announce his support for the bill


Cops: Driver in Las Vegas crash had ‘stressful’ day

Associated Press LAS VEGAS A homeless woman accused of slamming a car carrying her 3-year-old


Shippers rush to deliver gifts to millions

Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. The humming is constant; a low-pitched drone from 155 miles of


Valley air base gets boost with firing-range funding

Editorial: In the overall scheme of things, the $9.4 million for a new indoor firing range at the Youngstown


‘The Big Short’ exposes the root of the 2008 financial crisis Humor and rage

By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service In adapting the 2010 financial crisis book “The Big Short: