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Annual holiday dinner serves helpings of hope
Betzaida Laguer shares a funny moment with her son, Jondel Estrada, 9, of Youngstown during the Youngstown Community Food Center Inc. and Gleaners Food Bank’s ...
Stories published December 26, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kwanzaa gets underway tonight at New Bethel
Umoja (unity), the first of several events for Kwanzaa, an African-American cultural celebration aimed at empowering the black community, got underway Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church.
Woman hits wrong pedal, crashes into post office
A Campbell woman, Mary Ann Slanina, 75, accidently hit the gas pedal instead of the brake of her vehicle in the parking lot of the U.S. Post Office, 220 12th St., and crashed into the side of the building at about 10:10 a.m. Saturday.
Schiavoni, CSB back raising emancipation age for foster kids
Children Services officials want the Ohio Senate to pass a bill to raise the emancipation age for foster youth from 18 to 21.
Warriors defeat Cavaliers in Finals rematch
Even when all those long-range shots aren’t falling like usual, the defending-champion Golden State Warriors showed they are quite comfortable grinding out wins.
Help foster youth soon, young Austintown man urges Ohio Senate
Gabriel Young wants Ohio senators to raise the age of emancipation for foster youth from 18 to 21.
Friendship with APD officer helped to propel man to upper levels of FBI
Clark used his background to do more than just succeed.
Questions arise over inmate checks leading to Struthers jail hanging
Struthers police found a 43-year-old man hanging in his cell following September disorderly conduct arrest.
SPORTS DIGEST || Lovejoy confident Sullivan can succeed
The Pittsburgh Penguins seem confident that Sullivan can — no, will — help them to salvage their season in the 49 games that remain.
State grant will help students earn college credit in high school
A $1 million state grant aims to increase the number of Northeast Ohio students who earn college credit while still in high school.
Valley man appears in scene in film
Staff report Jay Nagy of Warren went to a “Concussion” filming session in Pittsburgh in hopes of
METRO DIGEST || Warner Bros. museum seeks volunteers
Volunteers needed at Warner Brothers NEW CASTLE, PA. The Warner Cascade Theatre Museum is having
Annual holiday dinner serves helpings of hope
Betzaida Laguer shares a funny moment with her son, Jondel Estrada, 9, of Youngstown during the Youngstown Community Food Center Inc. and Gleaners Food Bank’s 25th annual Christmas dinner Friday at St. Patrick Church.
Detroit exit possible for two top Lions
Sunday’s home game could be last in Detroit for Stafford, Johnson
college football
college football Bowl Glance Dec. 19 Celebration Bowl Atlanta NC A&T 41, Alcorn State
Firefighters help stranded Santa after car catches fire
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A stranded Santa Claus whose car caught fire Christmas morning
Economic-development manual offered
Associated Press COLUMBUS A manual from Ohio’s attorney general aims to give businesses, local
On Muslims, Dems find ally in George W. Bush
Associated Press WASHINGTON Taunted by Republicans to declare war on “radical Islamic
Obama: Never take troops for granted
Obama: Never take troops for granted KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii President Barack Obama says “we never
voices of faith q & a
The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. If you could celebrate Christmas in a different country, what would
syria Top rebel killed in airstrike
Associated Press BEIRUT An airstrike near the Syrian capital Friday killed top rebel commander
CATS UP FOR ADOPTION
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,
Send newsletter to the Religion desk
Send newsletter to the Religion desk All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE/TODAY’S ENTRIES
POST Time: 12:45P.M. First Race - Purse $25,300, Allowance, 3 yo’s & up, Six Furlongs. Awesome
Kasich’s future unclear
Opinion: COLUMBUS Ohio voters head into a new year with so many questions about their next president and
Tanker-truck fire kills more than 100
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria A gas tanker truck ignited an inferno at a crowded industrial
‘Exhale’ breathed life into genre
By Susan King Tribune News Service It was an unlikely hit – a comedy-drama about four African-
new year’s eve and new year’s day services at area churches
Here is a listing of services at area churches for New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday,
Social media accelerate cycle of denunciation and backlash
Opinion: By Noah Berlatsky Los Angeles Times Outrage over outrage over outrage is the new outrage over
The five top-selling albums of 2015, according to iTunes.
The five top-selling albums of 2015, according to iTunes. v Adele: “25” v Drake: “If You’re
2 killed in state Route 5 collision
Staff report RAVENNA Two people were killed in an accident at about 2:30 p.m. Friday on state
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
STATE DIGEST: 3 killed in Columbus shootings; pedestrian killed on interstate
3 die in Columbus Christmas shootings COLUMBUS Columbus police say three people have been
birthdays
birthdays Actor Donald Moffat (“Clear and Present Danger”) is 85. Actor Caroll Spinney (Big Bird
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Austintown house fire displaces family of 8
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Eight family members escaped a house fire on Lake Road on Christmas Eve.
Alabama tornado adds to Christmas weather woes
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A Christmastime wave of severe weather continued Friday as a
Just 2 states say National Guard could house immigrant children
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS Only two states say their National Guard
Sage lessons of Kwanzaa needed now more than ever
Editorial: Has Kwanzaa lost its soul? Judging by polls that show interest waning in the weeklong African-
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YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2015. There are five days left in the year.
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