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Stories published November 29, 2015

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

Attempted robbery of delivery man ends in shooting in Liberty

A suspect in the robbery was shot and taken to St. E's hospital


Black leaders in Youngstown AWOL

Opinion: Dysfunctional families explain school failures


Santa makes early arrival in Canfield with goat, cow, camel, donkey

Santa's Winter Barn festivities took place today at Mill Creek MetroParks farm


Automobile Dealers Association to go out of business

A shrinking market is partly blamed for the closure


Outside funding groups contribute heavily to defeat Democrat Strickland for US Senate

Strickland's camp, however, is also pulling in considerable funding


Tens of billions to be pledged to clean-energy technology at big climate conference

Bill Gates, President Obama and France's president will make the announcement Monday


Colorado cops keep mum on details of Planned Parenthood shootings

The suspect is scheduled in court Monday


Rev., Mrs. Libb celebrate golden event

BERLIN CENTER Rachel’s Restaurant in Austintown was the setting for the Aug. 29 celebration of the

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Laura Bell | Nicholas Eonta

YOUNGSTOWN Christman Hall in Stambaugh Auditorium was the setting for the 5 p.m. Aug. 15 wedding

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Erica Cross | Scott Plemmons

SEVIERVILLE, TENN. The Rev. Timothy Greer officiated for the 3 p.m. Oct. 24 wedding of Erica Cross

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Heather Young | Todd Beeson

CANFIELD Heather Young and Todd Beeson were married at 2 p.m. Oct. 17 in the gazebo on the green

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50th anniversary celebrated by Mr., Mrs. DuBose

YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Mossco DuBose of Youngstown marked their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 27.

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Family dinner celebrates Dovich 50th

LOWELLVILLE The children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dovich of Lowellville hosted a dinner June 20 at

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Caitlin Blaney | Alexander Botting

WASHINGTON, D.C. Monsignor Paul Dudziak solemnized the 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 wedding ceremony of

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Jennifer Tomerlin | Jeff Thomas

YOUNGSTOWN Jennifer Tomerlin and Jeff Thomas exchanged vows at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in Ann

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Same-sex partner of late YSU dean sues for death benefits

The domestic partner of a late educator filed a lawsuit, arguing he should be treated as a spouse


Big Red leaves Irish feeling Blue

Johnnie Blue ran for 134 yards and three TDs for Steubenville.


Strollo weighs in on Pelini

Bo Pelini’s first season at YSU had some ups and downs.


Early detection, exercise, good eats can help avoid diabetes

Early screening is advised


Steve Wilaj: Bo’s first season was a wild ride

A look back at an eventful 2015 YSU football season.


Olde-Fashioned Christmas at Mill draws hundreds, continues at 11 today

Kids can give their Christmas wishes to Santa


Elliott, Buckeyes dominate Wolverines

Ohio State crushed its rival and cruised home, crossing the border and hoping for the best.


New YPD patrol officers to train with detectives

Veteran officers will also train when all new hires complete training


ODNR says rules don’t include inspection of injection-well construction

An ODNR spokesman says the Kleese Development Associates injection well pad on Sodom Hutchings Road did have a liner meant to prevent a leak but it was ‘not built properly.’


Hain powers Penguins to road win over Niagara

Bobby Hain fell one assist short of the first triple-double in Youngstown State men’s basketball history as the Penguins beat Niagara 88-70 on Saturday.


prep roundup Saturday’s games

BOYS BASKETBALL Newton Falls 66, Waterloo 37 ATWATER Jaden Walton’s 37 points included six


area running calendar

area running calendar December 16 — Twas the Night Before 5K at Firestone Park in Columbiana.


Holiday gift guide MUSICAL OFFERINGS

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The holiday season has arrived, which means it’s time to


NBC gives ‘The Wiz!’ the live TV treatment

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Soon, a determined girl named Dorothy will ease


Valley Boy Scout Council to receive Peace Light

The Peace Light will arrive Nov. 30.


Farrell police chief resigns over slur before new department opens

Associated Press FARRELL, Pa. A Pennsylvania police chief who used a racial slur in a


Friends of Fido, Open Arms groups raise $3,000 for homeless

The community turned out from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday to help homeless people and dogs when Friends of Fido and Open Arms Community Outreach partnered to raise funds for their efforts.


Alzheimer’s angst advances for Austintown couple

JoAnn and Barry Claycomb focus on the what they have, rather than what they've lost, as they continue to deal with Barry’s Alzheimer’s disease, which has progressed over the past year, as well as new additional health challenges: colon cancer for him, breast cancer for her. The Vindicator has followed the couple’s life and struggles in dealing with Alzheimer’s for the past six years.


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


Week of November 29, 2015

Magdalena Covas to Shannon L. Cunningham, Afton Ave., Boardman, $74,000. Lance Campbell to John C.


Congress hampers Obama’s efforts to clinch climate pact

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is trying to negotiate a legacy-making


More deaths blamed on wintry storm

More deaths blamed on wintry storm DALLAS A slow-moving wintry storm system that has been blamed


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Melinda and Allen Holtzman, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 27.


birthdays

birthdays Actress Diane Ladd is 80. Musician Chuck Mangione is 75. Country singer Jody Miller is


Michigan State clinches East with out of Penn State

The Spartans clinched a berth in the Big Ten title game.


Older workers seeking to reduce job hours

By ADAM ALLINGTON Associated Press Roberton Williams’ plan was to retire on his government


USA TODAY BEST-SELLERS

1. “Tricky Twenty-Two” by Janet Evanovich


area bowling scores

Amron lanes SRI Investment Seniors — John Bullock 238-635, Tom Hood 257-634, Don Kane 227-631,


Blood Drives

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


METRO DIGEST || Free movie nights in Mercer

Free movie nights MERCER, PA. Munnell Run Farm, 753 Greenville Road, will host free movie nights


Hogan’s heroics lift Stanford over Irish

Kevin Hogan put quite a capper on his Stanford career on senior day.


Ohio State usher to speak in Boardman

Ohio State usher to speak in Boardman BOARDMAN Trevor Zahara, an usher at Ohio Stadium for 18


miscellaneous

miscellaneous Saturday’s Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS —


Purple Raiders turn out lights on Albright

Mount Union continues to make playoff football look like a summer scrimmage.


To save money, spread your wealth

Having your checking and savings accounts, along with other financial products such as loans, at the


LSU carries off Miles after win; AD says he’ll stay

Minutes after the embattled coach was carried off on his players shoulders while fans serenaded him, athletic director Joe Alleva said Miles will remain at the school.


MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE

POST TIME: 12:45 PM TRACK CONDITION: sloppy First Race - Purse $12,000, Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s


YSU extends its reach to China

Opinion: Much of what we do at Youngstown State University is in preparation for what’s to come. Our


MILESTONES | LAWYERS

LAWYERS Theresa Rose Hanna, of Columbus and formerly of Boardman, was sworn in as a member of the


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

HIRED Farmers National Bank recently announced the hiring of Frank Thomas as a mortgage loan


Backup running backs power Steelers, Seahawks

The Steelers will visit Seattle for the first time since 2003.


Peers on police force pay tribute to officer and pastor

Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Faith led Garrett Swasey to a career in public


Worst months for lost luggage

Heading into winter, fliers should take extra precautions with their checked luggage — December and January are traditionally the worst months for lost bags.


Urban farmers find that success leads to eviction

Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. After four years of growing and selling produce in the heart of


FICTION

FICTION 1. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School” by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books) 2. “The Guilty” by


Jail not proper venue for psychiatric-care inmates

Editorial: An exhaustive series by The Vindicator on mental-health care and drug-addiction treatment should


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Queen Elizabeth II ends nostalgic Malta trip VALLETTA, Malta Queen Elizabeth II on


Throngs like Ike attraction

By Beccy Tanner The Wichita Eagle (TNS) As the nation gears up for another presidential


BUSINESS DIGEST || Applicants sought

Applicants sought YOUNGSTOWN Registration is being accepted for the ninth year of the Mahoning


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. et al v. Whispering


Chicago and our selfie crisis

Opinion: Last week, I outlined reporter Denise Dick’s work in reporting on questionable spending by


GOP rhetoric on Muslims seen as having little cost

Associated Press Some leading Republican presidential candidates seem to view Muslims as fair game


Today is Sunday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2015

Today is Sunday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2015. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Associated Press

Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The man who police say staged a deadly shooting attack


GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at noon for a Christmas luncheon. A location will be announced.


To vent or not to vent

By Adam Wire Angie’s List (TNS) If you plan to use a ventless fireplace to save money, make


Stina Sanders and the unreality of Instagram

U.K.-based model Stina Sanders is an Instagram sensation. Sanders made headlines recently when


SENIOR MENUS

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


Local author wins book festival award

Local author wins book festival award Christine Orenic-Ward was named as a runner-up in the


Putin orders sanctions against Turkey

Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called for


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: The rustic


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Milton Township Records Retention Committee, 9 a.m., town hall, 15990 Milton Ave.,


Wanted: Competent leader

Opinion: Wanted: Competent leader First of all, it is very very unsettling the world we live in today. A


SENIOR CITIZENS

Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield for


Newman, YSU rain 3-pointers on Oakland

Kelsea Newman matched a Youngstown State record with eight 3-pointers and the Penguins tied a team mark with 16 in a 96-77 win over Oakland on Saturday.


LeBron’s final shot lifts Cavs

Associated Press CLEVELAND LeBron James made a running hook shot with a second left and scored


prep sports at a glance

SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL playoffs Division I State Semifinals Huber Hts. Wayne 28, Cin.


Oilers down Penguins in shootout at CONSOL

Matt Hendricks and Jordan Eberle scored in a shootout and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday night.