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

Ohio police urges public support for them on online petition

The Ohio FOP sponsors the campaign


National championship game, Kasich inaugural collide Monday

Kasich will officially be sworn in at midnight tonight.


Purses for Ohio horse races to take off briskly in 2015

Purses will benefit from slots revenue


Intense snow, hazardous sleet forecast for Valley tonight, Monday

Up to 5 inches of snow is expected


Up to 3 million march against terrorism in largest demonstration in French history

Demonstrations also took place throughout the world


Allison Parry | Christopher Diehl

YOUNGSTOWN Allison Marie Parry and Christopher John Diehl exchanged vows Nov. 8, 2014, at St.


Julianne Strauss | Scott Brownlee

COLUMBUS Julianne Strauss and Scott Brownlee, both of Columbus, exchanged wedding vows at 1 p.m.


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Luman-Mitchell engagement is announced

Barbara Luman and Justin Breen Mitchell, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement and plans for a spring wedding.


Meghan Lawson, Airic Puhalla are engaged

Paula Hummer of Boardman and Mr. and Mrs. H. William Lawson of Youngstown are announcing the


Miss Mullins, Mr. McGleam set May nuptials

Christina Marie Mullins and Matthew Michael McGleam, both of Chicago, are announcing their


Moore-Osborne engagement is announced

LIBERTY Megan Moore and John D. Osborne, both of Liberty, are announcing their engagement and


Mr., Mrs. Kovach celebrate 50th at family event

AUSTINTOWN Richard and Elaine Kovach of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct.

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Savastanos mark 60th anniversary at family dinner

BOARDMAN Antonette and Guy Savastano Sr. of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary

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HAPPY 94th BIRTHDAY Stanley Mason Hewitt

HONOREE Residence: Park Vista Retirement Community, Youngstown Date of birth: Jan. 16, 1921, in


Sign-ups being taken for eating contest

Sign-ups being taken for eating contest NILES Pizza lovers can sign up for a pizza-eating


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., www.multigen.org, has planned the following for


MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon Monday at Eat’n Park in


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


SENIOR CITIZENS

Croatian Pensioners will meet at noon Thursday at the Croatian Center, 3200 Vestal Road, Youngstown.


200 notes by Cafaro pile up as evidence

Included are notes of meetings he had with Mahoning County officials


Oregon cornerback’s journey began in Youngstown

Troy Hill’s mother sent him to California to get him away from bad influences.


Porter: Pelini hiring terrific for YSU

ScoutingOhio.com director Mark Porter was curious to see how the former Nebraska coach would adapt to recruiting at an FCS school like Youngstown State.


Friends Specialty to take over Cafe at Fellows Riverside Gardens

Owners of Friends have changes planned for the restaurant


Phantoms sweep Gamblers after long, hard week battling illness

Goaltender Chris Birdsall, in his first game in a month after suffering a concussion, stopped 26 shots to improve to 7-2-5.


Robots converge in Austintown

14 teams compete in FIRST LEGO LEAGUE District tournament By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com


Boardman defense clamps down on Mooney

The Spartans used back-court pressure to build an early 19-4 lead.


Dead dog was victim of fight, not cold weather

The New Middletown dog died from an attack by another dog in his pen.


Demolition funds unfairly allotted, East Side leader complains

The East Side is being shortchanged in demolition allotments under the $4.26 million Neighborhood Initiative Program grant, local leader complains.


Liberty gets physical, but Canfield gets a ‘W’

The Cardinals took Liberty’s best shot, but finally pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Leopards, 55-43.


Bethlehem Lutheran Church sells off contents of building

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ruth Zembower’s voice was heavy when she described


Cold-shooting Penguins lose at Green Bay

The Youngstown State women’s basketball team had its worst shooting day in four seasons in a 66-43 loss to Green Bay on Saturday at the Kress Events Center.


Helfrich: Two Oregon players failed drug tests

Wide receiver Darren Carrington and running back Ayele Forde did not travel with Oregon.


OSU’s Herman juggling old, new jobs

Buckeyes offensive coordinator Tom Herman will be the next head coach at Houston.


METRO DIGEST || Enrichment classes

Trooper crash WARREN The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Friday night crash


Tole-painting class offered

Staff report MERCER, Pa. Join Munnell Run Farm and the Mercer County Conservation District in


Championship coach Jim Tressel sizes up national title game

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jim Tressel won four I-AA national championships at


Buckeye passion pervades Mahoning Valley homes, offices

Ohio State University Buckeyes fan Jim Mullally of Poland shows off some of his OSU memorabilia, including a helmet signed by Archie Griffin, in his basement, which is painted Buckeye scarlet and gray.


Area bowling scores

Amron Lanes Double Duos — Men: Chuck Lines 279-225-221-725, Rich Skelton 238-230-223-691, Dan


Events set to highlight MLK Day

Staff report youngstown The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Planning Committee of Mahoning County


#JeSuisCharlie. I am Charlie.

I am saddened that 12 people died at the hands of religious extremists Wednesday. And, like many


Nutty examples of over-the-top parenting

Tribune News Service (TNS) A reader writes that her friends “recently spent around $300 on their


Save big in the new year

You’re always looking for new ways to save. That’s why ShopSmart, the shopping magazine from the


France hunts suspect, plans for mass rally

Associated Press PARIS France vowed to combat terrorism with “a cry for freedom” in a giant


Gov. Kasich should renounce Republicans’ extreme agenda

Editorial: When the clock strikes mid- night tonight, Gov. John R. Kasich will take the oath of office for his


Free speech under attack on college campuses in US

Opinion: By Nat Hentoff Universal UClick Will any of the 2016 presidential candidates mention the many


Schwebel’s free spree

Schwebel’s free spree YOUNGSTOWN Schwebel’s is giving 100 lucky shoppers a free grocery shopping


Keep an ‘Eye’ on Orlando

By Ellen Creager Detroit Free Press (TNS) ORLANDO, Fla. It seems like everybody knows somebody


‘Oakhill’ case gets intriguing

Opinion: What do John A. McNally, Michael V. Sciortino and Martin Yavorcik have in common besides being


Embracing the global economy

Drake Manufacturing named 36th fastest growing company in Northeast Ohio


CAREER PATHS

MEDIA Youngstown-based Keynote Media Group is pleased to announce that Susan DeLeo has joined the


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Antique Motorcycle Exhibition, 1-5 p.m.: One of the nation’s best


Three lawyers receive top titles for hard work

Three lawyers from the same firm received top titles from their peers.


Obama to focus on cybersecurity this week

Associated Press WASHINGTON Continuing the break with State of the Union tradition, President


‘Casper Joe’ series gets a new addition

‘Casper Joe’ series gets a new addition SALINEVILLE Author Connie Randolph announces the release


DO IT YOUR WAY

By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) There is no wrong or right way to garden


Today is Sunday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2015

Today is Sunday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2015. There are 354 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Ohio State’s rally falls short against Indiana

Troy Williams and his Indiana teammates had something to prove Saturday.


birthdays

birthdays Actor Felix Silla (Cousin Itt on “The Addams Family,” “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century”)


DUI mess with YPD highlights corruption; Give LePore-Hagan award for drama; Sharpen teeth in texting-driving law; welfare for privileged; Mill Creek merchandising; euthanasia views challenged

Opinion: DUI mess with YPD shows corruption is alive and well The recent report of the cover-up of a DUI


Something must give today at Lambeau

Dallas was perfect on the road this year, while Green Bay was perfect at home. Never before has an 8-0 road team in the regular season visited an 8-0 home team in the NFL playoffs.


Md. bishop in custody on charges of manslaughter

Associated Press BALTIMORE In a spectacular fall from grace, Maryland’s second-highest ranking


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mathews Local school board, special session, 6 p.m., board of education office,


Airline etiquette

Airline etiquette If you don’t bother to bathe before heading to the airport, you kick the back of


NDSU sets FCS mark with fourth straight championship

North Dakota State (15-1) lost a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter, but answered quickly after falling behind.


2nd Yosemite climber completes grueling segment

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Hands torn and bleeding, the second of two men attempting a


Video raises concerns of Taliban’s joining IS

Associated Press ISLAMABAD An online video released Saturday purports to show former militants


Manning’s Broncos are all about balance

When Colts owner Jim Irsay scans the field today, he’ll see in the Denver Broncos the kind of team he admittedly couldn’t surround Peyton Manning with nearly enough during their 14 years together in Indianapolis.


COUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Roscoe Brothers of Gustavus Inc. v. Marion L. Griffin et al,


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Dawn Talbert and Steven Ketchum, East Liverpool, boy,


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Award Boy Scout Troop 80, chartered to Mount Olivet United Church of


Suicide bombing in Lebanon kills 7

Suicide bombing in Lebanon kills 7 BEIRUT A suicide bombing struck a coffee shop Saturday night


YSU professor: Rethink pink

Opinion: As a proud dad of three sons, I hear various things about raising them. Most frequent is, “Be glad


newsmakers

newsmakers Perry, Kravitz at Super Bowl Katy Perry will team with Lenny Kravitz at the Super


March for Life bus trip planned for Jan. 22

The trip is organized by the New Castle chapter of People Concerned for the Unborn Child


Prep scores & Summaries

SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Brookfield at Pymatuning Valley, 7 p.m.


Wilson, Chancellor lead Seahawks over Panthers

This time Russell Wilson did it with his arm, passing the Seattle Seahawks into the NFC championship game for the second straight year with a big assist from Kam Chancellor.


Patriot games: Brady, trickery critical against Ravens

Thanks to three TD passes by Tom Brady and one by college quarterback turned receiver Julian Edelman, the resilient Patriots kept their season alive.


Ohio police seek public’s support

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police is urging residents to support


MORE PREP RESULTS

BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 48, Midpark 43 NORTH CANTON Greg Parella scored 16 points and Mark


Penguins’ Crosby works OT to score game-winning goal

Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal 3:41 into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Saturday night.


College athletes ran tax-refund fraud scheme

College athletes ran tax-refund fraud scheme SIOUX FALLS, S.D. A former University of South


MEN’S college basketball Saturday’s other games

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kent State 67, Northern Illinois 65 DEKALB, ILL. Devareaux Manley