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Vindy.com for December 24, 2015
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In Youngstown, Santa’s helpers sometimes dress in blue
Jamera Willis, 10, reacts as Santa shows up at her home Wednesday with gifts supplied by the Youngstown Community Police Unit, donated by members of ...
Stories published December 24, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police search for driver after SUV roll over on I-680
Police search for driver after SUV roll over on I-680
Attorney files objection to order than Kimble appoint teach to commission
Attorney files objection to order than Kimble appoint teach to commission
City OKs $4M in contracts to launch sewer overhaul
City OKs $4M in contracts to launch sewer overhaul
Theft might be a case for CHiPS to investigate ...
Theft might be a case for CHiPS to investigate ...
Valley promoter tries to cope with death of 19-year-old Michigan boxer
'My heart hurts; this is terrible,' Jack Loew said during Wednesday's press conference.
Holiday spirit prevails as shoppers still hit stores for right gift
There’s something special about going in search of the perfect gift, finding it and wrapping it.
Dad arraigned for injuries inflicted on baby son
A South Garland Avenue man is in the Mahoning County jail on $35,000 bond after his arraignment Wednesday in municipal court on charges that he inflicted injuries on a 2-month-old boy so severe the child is now on life support.
Mukaabya scores 18 as Fitch dominates Struthers
The Falcons (4-4) raced out to a 23-11 first quarter lead and led 40-20 at the half.
Youngstown woman gets probation in day-care death
A Mahoning County Common Pleas courtroom was filled with tears and sobs as the former operator of an East Side day care was sentenced to three years’ probation for the January death of an infant in her care.
SPORTS DIGEST || Suspension upheld for Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. is going to have to serve his one-game suspension.
Prep Roundup: More girls basketball
Howland 75, Lakeside 37 HOWLAND Victoria Rappach nailed eight three pointers in a 26-point
Hundreds savor Family Mission's free Christmas meal in Warren
More than 1,000 people were expected to receive the free Community Christmas Meal.
Powers replaces stage rigging
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Society recently was awarded a $20,000 grant
Milton church members create shining Nativity for season of light
The end result makes the hours of unpacking Christmas items, decorating trees, arranging poinsettias, fluffing greenery and positioning the Nativity set worthwhile.
Turbo Lovers get revved up to rock
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Turbo Lovers had been trying to finish their
Trans-Siberian Orchestra takes a more traditional approach Always EVOLVING
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Perhaps you’ve heard that this holiday season there’s a
Youngstown panel considers nearly $4 million for sewer plant improvements
The services provided in two contracts are early steps in the long-term sewer overflow control plan
Struthers council honors member for 26 years of service
Officials honored Ronald Mathews, Struthers’ longest serving lawmaker, Wednesday night during his final city council meeting before his retirement.
Beware credit-card skimmers
Most of the thievery takes place at gas pumps, said Columbiana County Auditor Nancy Milliken
In Youngstown, Santa’s helpers sometimes dress in blue
Jamera Willis, 10, reacts as Santa shows up at her home Wednesday with gifts supplied by the Youngstown Community Police Unit, donated by members of the community. Officer Shawna-Cie Ott holds the door open.
Upshaw’s four TDs lift Georgia South over BGSU in rout
Favian Upshaw ran for 199 yards and four touchdowns to help Georgia Southern beat Bowling Green 58-27 in the GoDaddy Bowl on Wednesday night.
Winter feeding can cure your blues – and theirs For the birds
By Sara Scudier Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Backyard bird watching can be a cure for the
McNichols, Boise State crush Northern Illinois
Jeremy McNichols scored three touchdowns, the first one just 58 seconds into the game, and finished with 189 total yards.
oddly enough
oddly enough Police use dating app to catch man accused of phone theft LAFAYETTE, La. Police
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Mahoning Valley Race Course WednesdaY’s results RACE 1 $10,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1 1/16M, CLM
Warmer winter opens buds
Q. Will the warm temps have adverse effects on plants like magnolias and daylilies and spring
Energy stocks lead market gain as oil prices increase
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks advanced for a third-straight day Wednesday, once again helped
Trans-Pacific trade pact is a scam
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Last spring, President Barack Obama got downright crabby about
Afghan troops rushed to area under attack by Taliban
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The Afghan military has rushed reinforcements to a southern
Things are looking up at Port Columbus Airport
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Like people, cities get only one chance to make a first impression. So it’s good
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.190.63 Aqua America, .71
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jason Jones and Joanne Stomprude, Youngstown, girl, Dec.
Christmas What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Police arrest several as protests block Minneapolis airport access
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Protesters blocked access to a terminal and caused significant
New rules set for charter schools in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s troubled evaluation system for charter school sponsors would be
A joyous message for Christmas
Opinion: By Paul F. MORRISSEY The Philadelphia Inquirer On Christmas Eve, my brothers and sisters and I
‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,’ Sun says
Editorial: EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared in The New
Cleveland judge agrees to step down
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland municipal court judge who was accused of mistreating
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Big Short (R) sssss Adam McKay, with the help of Christian Bale, Steve
Chipotle tweaks cooking after E. coli outbreak tied to chain
Associated Press NEW YORK After an E. coli outbreak that sickened more than 50 people, Chipotle
Years ago
years ago Today is Thursday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2015. There are seven days left in the
8th death from Takata air-bag blast was in western Pa.
The victim is a 13-year-old driver from Grove City, Pa., who died a few days after a July car crash in Findley Township, Mercer County.
Political left still meddles
Opinion: The political left has been trying to run other people’s lives for centuries. So we should not be
Cops: Man killed robber, brother and housemate
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A former juvenile delinquent fatally shot an armed robber who broke
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD,
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Dec.
Shooting case stalled for mental exam
Shooting case stalled for mental exam COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The case against the man who
New Rogers Jewelers
New Rogers Jewelers NILES Rogers Jewelers opens a new location in Eastwood Mall, 5555
“A Christmas Story” marathon (8 p.m., TBS): We triple-dog dare you to watch all 24 hours
“A Christmas Story” marathon (8 p.m., TBS): We triple-dog dare you to watch all 24 hours of the “A
Airlines prep for holiday crush with more flights
Associated Press DALLAS Airlines are shifting the timing of thousands of flights, even adding
What leftovers can you save?
There are always leftovers after a holiday meal. Learn more about what to save
Steelers’ DeCastro headed for Pro Bowl
David DeCastro’s injury-filled rookie season is a distant memory.
Recycle your live tree
Recycle your live tree As the needles begin to fall more next week, use the opportunity to recycle
Frankincense and myrrh: Gifts fit for a king
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer The story about the Three Wise Men bringing
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Jim
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Nicholas G. Gordon, 24, of 123 S. Belle Vista Ave.,
METRO DIGEST || Man charged with child endangering
Man charged with child endangering NEW MIDDLETOWN Police said they found a 3-year-old child
Browns coach understands NFL is bottom-line business
Coach Mike Pettine appreciates the support from Johnny Manziel and other key veterans.
Winter Celebration: The Forest
Winter Celebration: The Forest When: Through Jan. 3 What: Enjoy a stroll through a reimagined
Attacks kill at least 15 in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A wave of attacks across Iraq killed at least 15 civilians Wednesday as
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Man For All Seasons” by Robert Bolt, directed by Gerri Jenkins, Victorian
birthdays
birthdays Singer-bassist Lemmy of Motorhead is 70. Actor Clarence Gilyard (“Walker, Texas Ranger”)
Actor from the Valley rewrote the ending of a life turned tragic
Jonathan Eldell messaged me the other day. The Warren native and actor was home for the holidays and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Truck driver indicted in crash that hurt comic Tracy Morgan NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. A
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