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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Great American abortion divide should widen in 2016 presidential campaigns
The issue likely will be divisive in the race for U.S. Senate in Ohio
Family believes no one will be indicted in shooting death of Tamir Rice in Cleveland
A decision on charges is expected soon
Weekend tornadoes, flooding kill at least 23 in US
Tornadoes tore a 40-mile path of devastation in the Dallas area
Former Ohio teacher who recorded kindergartners in bathroom to be sentenced
The man could face a lengthy prison term
Cleveland, Pittsburgh NFL teams lose; Chiefs gain wild-card playoff berth
The Ravens upset the Steelers 20-17
Mahoning Valley charter schools perform poorly on state tests
Only one school performed better than the state average in one subject area
Flood warning issued in Trumbull County
Some roads will be flooded and impassible later today, officials warn
'Star Wars: Force Awakens" hits $1B mark faster than any film in history
The juggernaut helped other movies succeed this holiday weekend
Chicago cops fail residents, grieving mother of Saturday shooting victim says today
Police killed a 19-year-old man and 55-year-old woman
Meal-packing event set Jan. 9
Meal-packing event set Jan. 9 HERMITAGE, PA. A Stop Hunger Now Meal-Packing Event is planned
Kara McNeal | Vincent Nardy
YOUNGSTOWN Kara Dawn McNeal became the bride of Vincent James Nardy at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at St.
Jessica Creque | Ronald Harrison Jr.
HARTVILLE, OHIO Jessica Creque and Ronald Harrison Jr. exchanged marriage vows during a ceremony
Beth Arundel | Charles Russell
WARREN Warren City Hall was the setting of the 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18 wedding of Beth Arundel and
Miss Rudzik will marry Mr. McCluskey
PULASKI, PA. Edward and Tammy Rudzik of Pulaski, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their
Navarra-Smith engagement is announced
Sarah Navarra and Kerstin Smith, both of Columbus, are engaged and planning a June 4 wedding. The
Boehlke-Oyler nuptials set for July 23
Rachael Boehlke of Niles and Jason Oyler of Boardman are announcing their engagement and plans for a
Parents announce Garland-Morris engagement
William and Katherine Garland of Mineral Ridge and Richard and Nancy Morris of Alliance are
Abby Jensen to be bride of Bill Kaglic
AUSTINTOWN Abby Jensen and Bill Kaglic of Austintown are announcing their engagement and upcoming
Mr., Mrs. Rouser celebrate 50 years of marriage
YOUNGSTOWN The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Rouser Jr. of Youngstown was
Family dinner marks 50th for Ragozzinos
girard The children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Giuseppe Ragozzino of Girard hosted a
Mulling solar? Think of long-term payback
Solar panel systems last 30 to 40 years, with paybacks measured in years or decades.
Stoops has Sooners chasing a title
The Cardinal Mooney graduate is in the College Football Playoff with a chance to win his second national title.
Youngstown audit says staffing levels in district rank high
Interim Superintendent Stephen Stohla has asked human resources officer to complete an audit of out
Howland leads Warren JFK all the way
Connor Tamarkin had a game-high 18 points, Luciano Romeo added 16 and Howland was 20 of 26 at the foul line.
Guatemalan woman gets life-saving chemo in Valley
Vilma Jerez came to the Mahoning Valley to receive the ultimate Christmas present – life-saving chemotherapy that is not available in her native Guatemala.
SPORTS DIGEST || Sebring to induct two into Hall of Fame
Sebring to induct two into Hall of Fame SEBRING The Sebring Athletic Hall of Fame will induct
Improvements at Mill Creek Lily Pond near completion
Beginning next month, visitors to Mill Creek MetroParks’ Lily Pond will have several new vantage points from which to experience the site that is among the park district’s most-visited.
Browns rookie Erving facing critical offseason
LeCharles Bentley: Rookie lineman has talent, but ‘he has no clue what he’s doing’
Browns players arrested after traffic stop
Armonty Bryant’s breakout season got sidetracked on Christmas morning.
Letson, Sauer inducted into Ohio Commodores
Atty. Thomas B.J. Letson and businesswoman Diane R. Sauer were among 10 people inducted into the Association of Ohio Commodores earlier this month in Columbus.
New Year’s Eve celebrations in Youngstown and Canfield Freshening up FIRST NIGHT
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN First Night Youngstown will have more of an
First 2015 Kwanzaa event draws hundreds to 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.
METRO DIGEST || New Year’s Day hike
New Year’s hike SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road,
Oklahoma stayed course with Stoops and it paid off
The Sooners wisely stuck with Youngstown native Bob Stoops.
Browns’ Orchard making strides
The rookie had to deal with his wife’s pregnancy-related illness during training camp.
Obstacles slow growth of wind, solar power
"I think [wind energy] is fine. But it doesn't make sense to me to have to transport it halfway across the United States. We're smarter than that," says Mike McKeown, a Missouri farmer whose property lies along the path of a proposed wind-energy transmission line.
Crews stop spread of Calif. wildfire
Crews stop spread of Calif. wildfire VENTURA, Calif. Fire crews stopped the spread of a wind-
Tell your story with Flipagram
We are a world of storytellers. Those stories used to be housed in photo albums and stacks of VHS
Grove City College contributes to book
Grove City College contributes to book GROVE CITY, PA. A new book about the global legacy of
Succulent success
By Teresa Woodard Chicago Tribune (TNS) Take a look around Bill Hendricks’ collection of 4,000
Steelers seek to stay on a roll vs. rival Ravens
Joe Flacco is out for the season with a knee injury, making this the first time since his rookie season in 2008 he’s missed a game against the Steelers.
Duke tops Indiana in overtime in Pinstripe Bowl
Former Mineral Ridge RB Devine Redding led Indiana with 227 yards.
Virginia Tech wins Independence Bowl in Beamer’s finale
Frank Beamer finished with a 238-121-2 record at Virginia Tech over 29 seasons.
Holliday in St. Pete pays off for Herd
Freshman Chase Litton had a helping hand in leading Marshall to a third straight 10-plus win season.
ON THE ALLEYS: Area Bowling scores
AMRON LANES SRI Investment Seniors (12-16) — Bob Gresh 290-696, Carl Cramer 267-667, Neil
Warriors’ Curry AP’s Male Athlete of the Year
Curry finished first in a vote by U.S. editors and news directors, with the results released Saturday.
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Dec. 20 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Rogue
Ending crude-oil export ban is good, but more needs done
Opinion: By Joseph R. MASON The Philadelphia Inquirer Last week Congress passed legislation lifting the
Caliphate is doing well, IS leader says
Associated Press BEIRUT The Islamic State group on Saturday released a new message purportedly
Looking back at Valley’s top stories of 2015
Opinion: Closing out 2015 this week means a look back at the news that made our year. We start that look
Travel in 2016
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor Rio and Cuba. The Pope’s Year of Mercy and artist Christo’s
Industry picks
Industry picks Where to go in 2016 Here’s a look at some recommendations for where to go in 2016
The top five Broadway shows in 2015, according to the Broadway League, with box office gross, as of
The top five Broadway shows in 2015, according to the Broadway League, with box office gross, as of
Woman accidentally killed by police officer
Associated Press CHICAGO A Chicago police officer shot and killed two people early Saturday
Graham might matter a little now
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View One more time: Winnowing works. Sen. Lindsey Graham dropped
For returns, some stores are naughty, some nice
Shopping for other people is difficult, says Consumer Reports. That’s why it’s important to pay
Political stench of 2015
Opinion: The rotting fish in Mill Creek Park’s Lake Newport in June were the manifestation of a major
Report: 2016 political ads have been mostly positive
Bloomberg News (TNS) WASHINGTON Although the front-runner for the 2016 Republican presidential
Juveniles do not deserve indiscriminate shackling
Opinion: Juveniles do not deserve indiscriminate shackling The Supreme Court of Ohio should be commended
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Anthony Glista v. JP Morgan Chase, personal injury.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Trumbull County Board of Elections, 3:30 p.m., special meeting, board offices,
Youngstown Plan battles aren’t about the students
Editorial: By any objective measure, the Youngstown City School District has hit rock bottom academically and
Top rebel’s death deals setback to Syrian opposition
Associated Press BEIRUT The assassination of a top Syrian rebel commander who led one of the
Death toll from storm in Southeast rises to 18
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. The death toll in the Southeast climbed to 18 on Saturday
Officials: Fire at mosque is suspicious
Associated Press HOUSTON A fire at a Houston mosque is suspicious and may have been
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2015. There are four days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
AWARDS Three local Allstate agency owners received the “Allstate Agency Hands in the Community
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Why did they take “Wicked City” off? I need something to keep my heart
New strategies for Cedar Fair
New strategies for Cedar Fair TOLEDO One of the nation’s biggest amusement-park chains is
NEWSMAKERS
hPowder horn believed to belong to Founding Father up for auction TRENTON, N.J. A New Jersey
Tornadoes sweep through Dallas area
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Tornadoes swept through the Dallas area after dark Saturday evening
BUSINESS DIGEST || Safety managers present OSHA topics
Safety managers present OSHA topics YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have
Week of December 27, 2015
Janice M. Petolla to Dinosaur Properties LLC, New Road, Youngstown, $29,900. Richard E. Gaum et al
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: Charles Info:
Think before taking photos of kids bathing
Tribune News Service Q. My 7-year-old recently had his 9-year-old friend over to spend the night.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Huskies complete a strong finish with win
Chris Petersen’s young Washington team grew up late this season, closing with a victory Saturday in the Heart of Dallas Bowl for a winning record.
Area notices
Area notices BASEBALL Thiel College Winter Baseball Camp — will take place Jan. 17, 24 and 31
Redskins clinch NFL East title
Kirk Cousins threw four touchdown passes and had a season-high 365 yards.
WSU turns El Paso into Cougar Town with Sun Bowl win
Washington State’s defense saved the Cougars in the snowy Sun Bowl.
Crosby, Letang return in Pens’ win
idney Crosby had a goal and an assist in his return after a one-game absence for a lower-body injury.
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