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HOLIDAY STOCKING
Ray Beckner, an inventory associate, rolls out a large pallet of inventory at Best Buy in Boardman. Retail sales are expected to increase by more ...
Stories published November 25, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Crash transforms priest's faith from intellectual to emotional
A deep faith in God sustains the Rev. Steve Popovich, who continues to recover from a serious Nov. 12, 2013, car accident.
Nearly 20 years later, high school ring makes its way back
Even after all these years, her class ring still fits.
Former Mount Carmel worker pleads to stealing $97K
The former maintenance supervisor at Mount Carmel Church in Niles pleaded guilty Wednesday to grand theft for stealing $97,000 from the church between 2007 and 2014.
Local man awakes after 138 days in hospital with 2 new lungs
When Mark Davis watched his son’s baseball team capture the 9-10-year-old state title in August, his feet left the earth for the first time in months.
20-year-old with long criminal history found with large amount of drugs
A man caught with a large quantity of drugs and a loaded handgun Tuesday had pleaded guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge when he was only 15.
Grant would enable Mahoning students to earn associate degrees in high school
If the state approves the Mahoning County Educational Service Center’s grant application, STEM education will broaden across the county with students able to earn associate degrees upon high school graduation.
Truck hits pole today, causing traffic delays on US 224, outage to Canfield residents
Traffic will be stopped intermittently on U.S. Route 224 and Fairground Boulevard for the repair of damaged guidewires on a telephone pole which caused a power outage to hundreds of residents in Canfield..
Kevin Story charged with assault, domestic violence, menacing
A man was arraigned today in Girard Municipal Court on charges including felonious assault, domestic violence and aggravated menacing.
Mahoning grand jury hands down murder indictments in 2 cases
Mahoning grand jury hands down murder indictments in 2 cases
Road in Mill Creek Park to close for weekend event
Road in Mill Creek Park to close for weekend event
Niles man faces prison time after pleading guilty to church theft
Niles man faces prison time after pleading guilty to church theft
Drugs, weapon, cash found after South Side chase Tuesday night
Drugs, weapon, cash found after South Side chase Tuesday night
Court upholds surrogate contract signed by Sherry Shepherd
A Pennsylvania appeals court has declared Sherri Shepherd legally responsible for a child born to a surrogate before she and her ex-husband divorced.
YSU police continue investigation into pro-ISIS graffiti on The Rock
Police talked to representatives of organizations that met Sunday night to see if students saw anything odd
On the defensive: YSU women shut down RMU
Robert Morris entered its game with Youngstown State averaging 83.2 points.
Buckeyes’ search for an identity has been season-long quest
Fans in a chilly and wet Ohio Stadium on Saturday got to see a two-quarterback system work — not to perfection, but good enough to defeat a ranked opponent.
Despite flak, Kimble sticks by her choice for new Youngstown distress panel
While city school teachers are upset about her selection, the school board president is sticking to her pick
Salvation Army serves annual Thanksgiving feast
Mahoning County Salvation Army will serve 50 turkeys to more than 700 people.
Browns demote Manziel in response to video
Johnny Manziel partied his way out of the lineup during Cleveland’s bye week.
Steelers seeking first victory in Seattle since 1983
Pittsburgh is 5-9 in games in the Mountain and Pacific time zones since 2005 and hasn’t won in Seattle — where the Steelers (6-4) visit on Sunday — since 1983.
East Side man sets himself on fire during domestic dispute
Suffers third degree burns, woman doused with gasoline
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s game
Champion 50, Brookfield 40 WARREN Molly Williams led the Golden Flashes with 24 points in a
Man arraigned, accused of injuring dog with rock
Kashaun Williams, 22, was arraigned Tuesday on one misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals for purportedly hitting a dog with a rock
Whiskey Daredevils take another shot
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Alt-country iconoclasts the Whiskey Daredevils have
McDonald mayor’s message: Serve people with Godly love
30th annual Mayors' Prayer Breakfast attracts 190
Youngstown to honor Sister Jerome as Grand Marshal of holiday parade
Holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony is Dec. 4
GM Lordstown employees donate to Salvation Army
On Tuesday, hundreds of toys were shipped from the Lordstown General Motors Assembly Plant paint shop to the Salvation Army.
Mentally ill killer committed to psychiatric hospital, possibly for life
Royce Honaker, 63, who killed his wife, Donna, July 31, 2012, at their Southington Township home, is a mentally ill person who must be committed to a state mental hospital, a judge has ruled.
HOLIDAY STOCKING
Ray Beckner, an inventory associate, rolls out a large pallet of inventory at Best Buy in Boardman. Retail sales are expected to increase by more than 4 percent in Ohio this holiday season and more than 3 percent in the nation.
Local unemployment drops along with civilian labor force in October
The number of unemployed continues to fall in the Mahoning Valley, but so does the area’s civilian labor force.
college basketball roundup Tuesday’s games
OHIO MEN Louisiana Tech 82, Ohio State 74 COLUMBUS Alex Hamilton had 24 points and three
college football roundup Tuesday’s games
Ohio 26, Northern Illinois 21 DEKALB, ILL. Greg Windham and J.D. Sprague each threw a touchdown
nba roundup Tuesday’s games
Pacers 123, Wizards 106 WASHINGTON Paul George scored a season-high 40 points and made seven
Cooking in cast iron
By Jill Wendholt Silva The Kansas City Star Chris Matsch, co-owner of Ibis Bakery in Lenexa,
Thanksgiving gravy: Master making a flavorful roux
By Jill Wendholt Silva The Kansas City Star Mastering a silky smooth gravy is always a useful
Turkey prep safety
By Arlene Burnett Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Many of us cook a full turkey just once a year — for
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v One Direction: Tonight on “Jimmy
Some mall stores must be open Thanksgiving, but they expect to be busy
Associated Press NEW YORK Some big retailers face scrutiny for opening Thanksgiving, but many
Since ’01, Clintons collected $35M from financial businesses
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton wants voters to know she is no friend of Wall
HOLIDAY 2015 STORE HOURS Here’s a list of store hours on Thanksgiving and Black Friday in the Valley:
Bed, Bath & Beyond: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Best Buy: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thanksgiving Day; 8 a.m.
Thanksgiving travel 2015: Cheap gas but terrorism fears
Associated Press LOS ANGELES That other Thanksgiving tradition – congested highways and jammed
US economy grows at 2.1 percent rate
US economy grows at 2.1 percent rate WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a slightly faster rate
Tressels continue to show their commitment to YSU
Editorial: Even before they became Youngstown State University’s first couple, James and Ellen Tressel were
Police probe robbery
Police probe robbery LIBERTY Police are investigating an armed robbery of a pizza delivery man
METRO DIGEST || Fatal crash in Hubbard Township
Hubbard fatality HUBBARD Rex Martin, 61, of Hubbard Township was killed and a township woman,
Record Reviews
Adele Album: “25” Grade: A+ Can Adele even sing a B-level song? Every track on her highly
Bombs won’t do the job
Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords When Paris suffered attacks that killed 17 last January – at the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Alexis Stone and Phillip Russo, Brookfield, girl, Nov.
Police records: Man threatened ‘big boom’
Associated Press COLUMBUS The man suspected of killing three members of an Ohio family in their
THANKSGIVING What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Controlling Board sends $250,000 in projects to the Valley
New restrooms, a gazebo and a nature trail are among the items getting funding
Man faces charges of kidnapping and forgery
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man accused of taking his 5-year-old son from the Alabama home of
Man detained after driving through gate at Wright-Patt military base
Associated Press DAYTON Officials at Ohio’s largest military base say a man who ignored guards’
Liberty Township trustees OK new police cruiser
The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force recognized the police department as "distinguished."
Hollande, Obama vow more IS strikes
Hollande, Obama vow more IS strikes WASHINGTON In a show of Western solidarity, President Barack
Cop charged with murder in teen’s death; video released
Associated Press CHICAGO A white Chicago police officer who shot a black teenager 16 times last
Four Warren teens, mom, charged with aggravated burglary
Staff report WARREN Four city teens are charged in Trumbull County Juvenile Court with
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Big Bang Theory’ rules in comedy NEW YORK No one is coming close to challenging
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.090.02 Aqua America, .71
Man accused of assaulting pregnant girlfriend in front of officer indicted
Marques J. Shannon, 31, indicted on charges of felonious assault and three counts of domestic violence
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO YEAR AGO Today is Wednesday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2015. There are 36 days left in
birthdays
birthdays Actor-game-show host Ben Stein is 71. Actor John Larroquette is 68. “Dancing With the
Group raised suspicions before 5 were shot
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Protesters demanding justice for a black man fatally shot by
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Gentrification is not about race
Opinion: By Kay S. HYMOWITZ Los Angeles Times Like all major economic and demographic shifts,
Holiday fundraiser planned at Lake Club
Holiday fundraiser planned at Lake Club POLAND Beatitude House will host Christmas at the Lake
Spice up your life at Bombay Star A taste of India
Every now and then you need to break the routine and get out of your culinary comfort zone.
Oklahoma, Iowa crack CFP rankings’ top four
Oklahoma moved into third and Iowa was fourth in the new College Football Playoff rankings as Notre Dame slipped to No. 6.
Kelly confident about Notre Dame’s chances
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the formula against No. 13 Stanford is simple: the fourth-ranked Fighting Irish need their best players to play their best.\
Pacific Northwest pride
Pacific Northwest pride Oregon and Washington wines gained more high praise last week when The
Burger of the Year finalists
Burger of the Year finalists The Mahoning Valley Burger Review Board will announce its choice for
oddly enough
oddly enough Turkey visits church – not for holiday meal; just wants in ORLANDO, Fla. Days
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SATURDAY Aut Mori Grotto will sponsor an all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage and egg breakfast from 9
Opposition voiced to legislation that would decrease unemployment benefits
Opposition voiced to legislation that would decrease unemployment benefits
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF The latest rankings
Record 1. Clemson11-0 2. Alabama10-1 3. Oklahoma10-1 4. Iowa11-0 5. Michigan St.10-1
A mash of potatoes and root veggies
By Jill Wendholt Silva The Kansas City Star Chunky or smooth? The texture of Thanksgiving
Emails reveal Coke’s role in anti-obesity group
Associated Press NEW YORK A nonprofit founded to combat obesity says the $1.5 million it
Maple and brandy brine enhances turkey flavor
By Jill Wendholt Silva The Kansas City Star Vaughn Good of Hank Charcuterie in Lawrence, Kan.,
CORRECTIONs
CORRECTIONs A grant written for the Mahoning County Juvenile Court will provide Boardman Local