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Man arrested in stabbing death of Ohio woman, 60, in wheelchair today
He's been charged with murder and assault
MLK Day activities Monday in the Mahoning Valley: workshop, day of service
A breakfast is planned Thursday at YSU
Infant mortality rates in Ohio, Mahoning Valley among highest in US
The rate is even higher for African-American babies
Courtney Walter | Matthew Shilling
HILLIARD, OHIO Courtney Walter of Dublin, Ohio, and Matthew Shilling of Columbus exchanged vows
Sarah Bender | Townsend Smith
HUBBARD Sarah Jane Bender and Townsend Emerson Smith were united in marriage in a 4:30 p.m.
Miss Scarsella, Mr. Friend set July 25 wedding
Richard Scarsella and Debra Mettee of Boardman, the parents of Natalie Scarsella of New Albany, Ohio, are announcing her engagement to Alex Friend, son of James and Jill Friend, all of New Albany.
Rech-Sueto engagement is announced
LORDSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Rech of Lordstown are announcing that their daughter, Megan Allyne
Emily Grdina, Jonathan Elias to wed Feb. 14
NEW MIDDLETOWN Scott and Kae Grdina are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their
Miladore-Monty wedding day planned in May
CANFIELD Drs. Michael and Dianne Miladore of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Valerie Grate and Dominic Williams plan to wed
COLUMBIANA C. Sam and Debbie Grate of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SOCIETY || Jan. 18, 2015
‘Arcadia’ to be topic of discussion group SALEM Salem Public Library Adult Book Discussion Group
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP Chapter 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 614 Parmelee Ave.,
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will discuss the programs planned for 2015. The hostess will be Theresa Cicuto.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., has planned the following for the week of Jan.
Valentines for Vinnie Benefit to assist 9-year-old with throat cancer
Family needs help with expenses
Hall of Famer visits Valley to raise funds for Penguins
Fresh off his first National League MVP award in 1970, Johnny Bench returned to his hometown of Binger, Okla. — population 661 — for his five-year high school reunion.
Ohio casino revenues down for last quarter of 2014
With the last of seven Ohio racinos not having opened until late last year, it’s too soon to make consistent comparisons concerning the public’s gambling behavior, casino control spokeswoman says.
Mahoning mental-health board makes better meds available to inmates
Success of Medicaid expansion freed up funds for effort
Father Balasko mixes humor, memories in lecture
Even though he spent much of his early Catholic school years in the dark of cloakrooms, the Rev. George Balasko went on to have a long and distinguished career in the ministry.
Puskas: YSU president remains expert on best of college football
Hall of Famer predicted Buckeyes’ romp over Ducks
Wolford hired by 49ers
The former YSU coach will be an assistant offensive line coach in San Francisco.
Trumbull prosecutor opposes release of Melnicks' attacker
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is opposing the potential move of inmate Christopher W. Daniel to transitional control, which could release him into society later this year.
YSU slide continues against Cleveland State
Trey Lewis helped the Vikings overwhelm the Penguins at Beeghly Center.
Feelings mixed on Penn State
Opinions are split on decision to restore wins, lift sanctions from Sandusky scandal
More than 150 at Scouts' Klondike Derby
When it came to the “Limbo Rock” and handling a limbo stick, Chubby Checker sang and popularized the lyrics.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a six-under 64 in the
Eagle Watch Day is Jan. 31 in Pa.
Sponsors include U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pennsylvania Game Commission
METRO DIGEST || Federal charges over gun purchase
Charged in gun buy WARREN A Warren man and woman are each facing a federal charge accusing them
1995: Youngstown's year of carnage
The year 1995 ranks as the deadliest in Youngstown history with 68 homicides. Above, an ambulance crew leaves Watt and Elk streets with the body of Carter Stewart, who was shot in the head Aug. 22, 1995.
Mrs. Hagan bites hand that fed her
Opinion: It has been an inauspicious beginning for Michele Lepore-Hagan as the state representative from
Ease up on your Facebook copyright declarations
As social media hoaxes go, this one is fairly tame, and it’s not the first time we’ve seen it.
New ship offers luxury suite
New ship offers luxury suite NEW YORK A new luxury cruise ship debuting in 2016 will have one of
Which home trends will stick around for 2015?
By Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian The Kansas City Star (TNS) Decor, like fashion, is cyclical. That
columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Bank of America v. Christopher McCartney, money.
Sasha's lap dog legacy: Puppy love unleashed
The legacy of a therapeutic friend continues.
ATHENA Forum
ATHENA Forum BOARDMAN The ATHENA Committee of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2015. There are 347 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Football fans welcome
Associated Press PHOENIX The last time the Super Bowl took place in Arizona, in 2008, Phoenix
Youngstown faces uncertainty as a result of revenue shortfalls
Editorial: Almost a year to this date, we advised the new mayor of Youngstown, John A. McNally, to be
Ohio owes it to most vulnerable to renew expansion of Medicaid
Opinion: Ohio owes it to most vulnerable to renew expansion of Medicaid Under Gov. John Kasich’s
2 dead, 1 wounded in Fla. mall shooting
2 dead, 1 wounded in Fla. mall shooting MELBOURNE, Fla. A Florida man had “several pockets full
‘No-panhandling’ sign offends man
Associated Press WHITEHALL, Ohio He first noticed the no-panhandling sign because of the guy
The upside — and downside — of outpatient surgery
The death of Joan Rivers last fall after a common procedure to examine her digestive tract has
Clinton, Romney offer signs ’16 will be about economy
Associated Press CORONADO, Calif. Not yet in the presidential race, Hillary Rodham Clinton and
High School basketball results
BOYS Ursuline 58, Canton Cent. Catholic 48 YOUNGSTOWN Mark Hughes scored 11 of his team high
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Cardinal Joint Fire District board of trustees, 6 p.m., station 1, 104 Lisbon St.,
ACLU: Schools should restrain students less
Associated Press COLUMBUS The number of times children were secluded or restrained in Ohio’s
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 11
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr (Scribner) 2. “Gray
Some tidbits about the Oscar nominations, which were revealed last week:
Some tidbits about the Oscar nominations, which were revealed last week: v Eight is enough: For
Youngstown needs a riverfront park
Opinion: By Nektarios Kasamias Special to The Vindicator This past summer, I visited Denver. The city
birthdays
birthdays Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 74. Comedian-singer Brett Hudson of the Hudson
Tressel to speak at Curbstone luncheon
Tressel to speak at Curbstone luncheon AUSTINTOWN Youngstown State University president Jim
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jacqueline Kather, East Palestine, girl, Jan. 16. Eric
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
REALTY Five agents with Real Living Volpini Realty Group were awarded the Ohio Association of
Reality check on drugs, crime
Editorial: One tangible barometer of the direct link between drug abuse and criminal activity in our community
METRO DIGEST || Nominate senior citizens for hall of fame
Saturday morning power outage POLAND Residents were without power for a time early Saturday.
Two Ohio teens charged in fatal shooting of man
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD Authorities have charged two teenagers in the fatal shooting of a
Terror suspects held in Greece
Associated Press BRUSSELS With Europe on edge, soldiers fanned out to guard possible terror
Obama previews some guests for State of the Union speech
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will have some special guests in the audience
KING HOLIdAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
newsmakers
newsmakers Film academy chief responds to criticism LOS ANGELES Responding for the first time
2 Mounties wounded in casino shooting
Associated Press ST. ALBERT, Alberta Two Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers were seriously
Area bowling league scores
Amron Lanes Double Duo’s — Men: Jim Diver 266-247-194-707, Carl Cramer Jr. 268-227-205-700, Carl
The conservation district will help participants learn the new farm regulations
The conservation district will help participants learn the new farm regulations
Lessening our kerfuffle
Opinion: Winning a championship is difficult. Repeating as champs is even more so. Someone smart pointed
Pope braves storm as he comforts typhoon victims
Associated Press TACLOBAN, Philippines Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm
1995 by the numbers
1995 by the numbers Some of the numbers associated with homicides in Youngstown in 1995, when 68
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