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UPDATE | President Hollande: France will be merciless to those behind attacks
President Francois Hollande says France will be “merciless” against those behind the deadliest attacks in the country in decades.
Youngstown Lions mark 95 years of helping blind, needy
Parker McHenry, a member of Youngstown Lions Club, holds up photos of the organization’s famous Turtle Derby fundraiser. The club celebrated its 95th anniversary Thursday ...
Children enjoy food, fun and fitness
The Austintown library hosted Fitness Fun storytime on Nov. 5 for children ages 2-5. Miss Ashley, the librarian leading the event, mentioned that this group ...
CUMC celebrates 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival
The Canfield United Methodist Church hosted its 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival Oct. 16-17, with several shops filled with a large variety of items.
Students see science and safety in action
Robinwood Lane Elementary School students were treated to a special assembly on Oct. 30.
Stories published November 13, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
UPDATE | President Hollande: France will be merciless to those behind attacks
President Francois Hollande says France will be “merciless” against those behind the deadliest attacks in the country in decades.
Youngstown teachers protesting BOE president's distress commission choice
The appointment by the city school board president to the academic distress commission is drawing the ire of the teachers union.
Adoption day preserves biological ties for Trumbull kids
The Adoption Day celebration Friday at the Trumbull County Courthouse sponsored by Trumbull County Children Services and the county probate court put a little different spin on the phrase “blended family.”
Sandy Hook's anti-bullying program aims to eliminate social isolation
Dismantling the barriers of social isolation can help prevent students from hurting themselves or others, a speaker said at an anti-bullying workshop for educators and mental health and legal professionals.
Car with burned body registered to new Youngstown distress commission appointee
As a man was arraigned on charges in a South Side homicide last week, police still are trying to identify a man found in a burning car late Thursday on the North Side.
Valley trees among those to be sent to troops this holiday season
Dave Adkins held the trunk of a Douglas fir as he carefully checked the branches and needles.
4,000-plus get speeding citations in 3 months of Youngstown program
The number of people cited by police for civil speeding violations has exceeded 4,000 in less than three months of enforcement.
Youngstown police dog handler remembers his late partner
City police dog handler Josh Kelly said he was not the only one in his police car whose adrenaline would flow when he got an important call.
Vindicator interested in Valley residents in Paris
Stories and updates of locals traveling or staying in Paris wanted.
Ex-officer who fatally shot man fired from job at college
Ex-officer who fatally shot man fired from job at college
Art in Concert event is Saturday at Stambaugh Auditorium
Art in Concert event is Saturday at Stambaugh Auditorium
Community cops help tag West Side houses for zoning violations
Community cops help tag West Side houses for zoning violations
Carson defends relationship with dentist convicted of fraud
Carson defends relationship with dentist convicted of fraud
BREAKING NEWS | Youngstown school board president names appointee to ADC
Youngstown school board president names appointee to ADC
Man pleads no contest to holding ’Fight Nights’ in Farrell, Pa., garage
Man pleads no contest to holding ’Fight Nights’ in garage
University of Pittsburgh latest to rescind honorary degree to Bill Cosby
University of Pittsburgh latest to rescind degree to Cosby
APNewsBreak: Medicare spending $9B on hepatitis C drugs
APNewsBreak: Medicare spending $9B on hepatitis C drugs
Military: US 'reasonably certain' Jihadi John is dead
Military: US 'reasonably certain' Jihadi John is dead
Youngstown police charge man with Saturday homicide
Youngstown police charge man with Saturday homicide
Boardman teens repay woman's kindness by taking her car
Boardman teens repay woman's kindness by taking her car
Utah judge reverses order to take baby from lesbian couple
Utah judge reverses order to take baby from lesbian couple
Wright State University students in Ohio decry mistreatment of black students
University students decry mistreatment of black students
Ruling gives Jerry Sandusky back $4,900-a-month Penn State pension
Ruling gives Jerry Sandusky back a $4,900-a-month Penn State pension
Postal Service tallies $5.1B loss even as revenues rise
Postal Service tallies $5.1B loss even as revenues rise
You can have 5 minutes with Mayor John A. McNally on Tuesday
You can have 5 minutes with Mayor John A. McNally on Tuesday
Warren man found guilty in 2014 burglary, assault case
Warren man found guilty in 2014 burglary, assault case
Animal-rights supporters show up at Campbell court hearing
Animal-rights supporters show up at Campbell court hearing
Southern Ohio county jail closes because of lock problems
Southern Ohio county jail closes because of lock problems
Former Ohio teacher gets 15 years in child abuse case
Former Ohio teacher gets 15 years in child abuse case
Prosecutors seek 12½ years for ex-Subway spokesman Fogle
Prosecutors seek 12½ years for ex-Subway spokesman Fogle
State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan will run for re-election next year
State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan will run for re-election next year
Authorities: Woman in Ohio nursing home died of heroin overdose
Authorities: woman in nursing home died of heroin overdose
Top military aide removed from job, under investigation
Top military aide removed from job, under investigation
Letters: More outrage over COLA freeze; Hillary is champion for Planned Parenthood
Opinion: Republican crybabies and clowns
Warren boasts two successful prep football programs
Harding and JFK are both in playoff action tonight.
Retired YSU dean to serve on Youngstown distress commission
Barbara Brothers, a career educator, is Mayor John A. McNally’s appointee to the academic distress commission
Paranormal TV show digging into claims Youngstown house haunted
The filming will be done in about a week
RUMAN: Very superstitious: Coaches sticking to game-day regimens
Fortunately, Warren John F. Kennedy football coach Jeff Bayuk isn’t totally sold on superstition. Otherwise today’s Blitz feature story on Warren football might have never happened.
Hubbard Twp puts brakes on use of speed camera on I-80
Police will not use the cameras on Interstate-80 while township investigates Ohio law.
NDSU’s trench warfare awaits Pelini’s Penguins
Bison run game and defense are strong because of line play.
Woman enters plea in death of baby at Est Side day care
Prosecutors recommending three years probation
Warren school worker charged with theft
Susan Manusakis, 54, remains on the job as a secretary for Warren City Schools after being charged with felony theft and forgery from the Warren Secretarial Association
Food historian to lecture at Packard Hall
Staff report WARREN Food writer Francine Segan will give a presentation at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
2016 Summer Olympics Boycott, nyet, but Russians admit to some wrongdoings
Associated Press MOSCOW With an Olympic boycott ruled out, Russia is planning to at least
Supreme Court upholds sex-offender label for 21-year-old
The court ruled the label is not cruel and unusual punishment
METRO DIGEST || Victim confronts thief
Victim confronts thief WARREN A 22-year-old man who lives on Dunstan Drive Northwest said he
METRO DIGEST || Dog found dead in South Side break-in
Dog found dead in South Side break-in YOUNGSTOWN A woman who discovered her home broken into
Sciortino seeking trial postponement
He also wants to postpone the trial, which is set to start Jan. 11
Youngstown Lions mark 95 years of helping blind, needy
Parker McHenry, a member of Youngstown Lions Club, holds up photos of the organization’s famous Turtle Derby fundraiser. The club celebrated its 95th anniversary Thursday at Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center, downtown Youngstown.
Children enjoy food, fun and fitness
The Austintown library hosted Fitness Fun storytime on Nov. 5 for children ages 2-5. Miss Ashley, the librarian leading the event, mentioned that this group of children was one of the largest groups that the event has brought in.
Soup-er November at Canfield United Methodist Church
During the month of November, in the spirit of the very first Thanksgiving, people are reminded to
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Independent film filmed in Poland
Worlds Away is a fictitious drama filmed in Poland and SWPA. The story centers on Bill Parker –
CUMC celebrates 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival
The Canfield United Methodist Church hosted its 75th annual Bazaar and Fall Festival Oct. 16-17, with several shops filled with a large variety of items.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Softball Shopping Blitz to be Dec. 18-20 The Canfield High School softball NYC Holiday Shopping
Bills’ defense clamps down on Ryan’s old team
Rex Ryan’s return to the Meadowlands was a successful one — thanks to his pride and joy, the defense.
ON THE LINKS Thurday’s pro golf results
OHL CLASSIC AT MAYAKOBA PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Justin Leonard got off to a quick start in what
Layups for Lucy aims to raise $10,000
Layups for Lucy aims to raise $10,000 NEW CASTLE, PA. Layups for Lucy, a community event to
Employers advertise more job openings
Associated Press WASHINGTON Employers advertised more job openings in September, but hiring was
Poland hotel unveils new look and amenities after remodeling project
Fairfield Inn & Suites hosts grand re-opening event
On the Air This weekend’s football games on TV & radio
TODAY 7 p.m. (WKBN-AM 570) High school football playoffs: Crestview vs. LaBrae. 7 p.m. (WBBG-FM
Dec. 2 is special needs winter dance
Special needs winterfest dance is Dec. 2 at Mahoning Country Club
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Singer making documentary on nightclub fire PROVIDENCE, R.I. The lead singer for
Driver sentenced
Associated Press CLEVELAND A judge has sentenced a Cleveland man to 11 years in prison for the
Beer merger leaves future uncertain for other brewers
Associated Press LONDON It’s no fun being in the middle. Heineken, Molson Coors and Carlsberg
Million Student March takes place around country
Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. Students at more than a hundred colleges and universities
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2015. There are 48 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Media target Carson
Opinion: Dr. Ben Carson’s whole life has been very unusual, so perhaps we should not be surprised to see the
Engines removed from plane that crashed in Akron
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Federal investigators have removed both engines from the wreckage of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Baker Y.R. Albdour, 33, of 7210 Glendale Ave., Boardman, and Amneh M T KH Al Jaddo, 27, of same.
Ohioan is accused of making threats against US military
Associated Press WASHINGTON An Ohio man accused of using social media to promote violence
Familiarity fatal flaw of ‘The 33’
REVIEW ‘THE 33’ Grade: C Credits: Directed by Patricia Riggen, starring Antonio Banderas, Cote
Residents mixed on proposed smoking ban in public housing
Associated Press NEW YORK The federal government’s proposal Thursday to ban smoking inside and
Applications sought for state budget
Applications sought for state budget YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Elixir of Love,” 7:30 p.m.: Opera Western Reserve’s annual
Agencies encourages safe disposal of unused prescription drugs
Range of disposal options available to Mahoning County residents
Moving, starry holiday pic ‘Love the Coopers’
REVIEW ‘Love the Coopers’ Starring: Directed by Jessie Nelson, starring Olivia Wilde, Amanda
Russian plane crash probe demands cooperation by all
Editorial: With each passing day, it becomes increasingly apparent that Islamic State terrorists caused the
Students see science and safety in action
Robinwood Lane Elementary School students were treated to a special assembly on Oct. 30.
Canfield area food drive named for late leader
He was the brains and heart behind the Canfield area holiday food drive that has fed thousands over
Poland Community Briefs
Mahoning Valley Poets to meet Mahoning Valley Poets will meet at Tequila Jalisco restaurant,
Boardman Community Briefs
Mahoning Valley Poets to meet Mahoning Valley Poets will meet at Tequila Jalisco restaurant,
‘Movember’ mustaches promote prostate cancer awareness
Man Up Mahoning Valley, Mercy Health Cancer Centers, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley and NEO
Sister Jerome’s Centennial Dinner raises $100,000
Nearly 300 people attended the Centennial Dinner for Sister Jerome’s Poor at The Georgetown on Oct.
Austintown Community Briefs
Mahoning Valley Poets to meet Mahoning Valley Poets will meet at Tequila Jalisco restaurant,
Bell intercepts passes, sends DBs to academy
The best way to earn a diploma from the Vonn Bell Academy is by learning from the headmaster.
Mahoning County Race Course: Saturday racing schedule
Post time: 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $10,100, 3 yo’s & up, 1M, F & M, CLM $7,500 Fair Chase
SPORTS digest
Braves trade Simmons to Aybar, prospects ANAHEIM, Calif. The Atlanta Braves traded Andrelton
Week 12 PLAYOFF Capsules | How the teams match up
TONIGHT’S GAMES DIVISION II Region 3 3 Mayfield vs. 7 Warren Harding Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. at
Video shows Barrett telling cops he’s Ohio State QB
Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett initially told a Columbus police officer he hadn’t been drinking the night he was arrested.
Greek life doesn’t deserve bad rap
Dear Annie: I am in a sorority and proudly wear my Greek letters. However, when I go outside the
Racism on campus: Students around US show solidarity with protesters
Associated Press BOSTON Sheryce Holloway is tired of white people at Virginia Commonwealth
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Parking problems? Pay tickets in canned food instead of cash LEXINGTON, Ky.
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under par 68 in
Ohio police advisory group gets update on training changes
Associated Press LONDON, Ohio An Ohio police relations advisory group has been updated on
US airstrike targets ‘Jihadi John’ from IS slaying videos
US airstrike targets ‘Jihadi John’ from IS slaying videos WASHINGTON A U.S. drone strike
Fracking opponents are willing to put money where mouths are
Opinion: While supporters of the Youngstown anti-fracking charter amendment contend they aren’t looking at a
Canfield Community Briefs
CVMS canned good drive It’s the time of year when it’s better to give than receive. In the spirit