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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sam Covelli to be featured speaker at YSU Fall Commencement
The ceremony is scheduled 2 p.m. Dec. 18
At least three dead in rash of killings this weekend in Columbus
The city has recorded 92 homicides so far this year.
'Moana,' 'Beasts' continue to dominate cinemas in America this weekend
The two movies raked in nearly $50 million this weekend for the top two spots
Tall turbine completes trio at YSU for research on wind power
A $2 million federal grant funded the project.
Ohio lawmaker proposes relaxing law on two license plates on Ohio vehicles
He argues lack of two plates can be used to profile minority drivers
Trump faces pushback from supporters over consideration of Romney
Some argue his harsh criticism of the president-elect should not be rewarded
Death toll in Calif. warehouse fire reaches 30
A former tenant of the complex called it a "deathtrap"
US rejects easement to build Dakota Access Pipeline
Today's decision is a victory for thousands of protesters.
Ohio State makes College Football Playoff; Penn State left out
Ohio State is in and Penn State is out.
Taiclets’ 40th celebrated with family
HOWLAND Warner Keith Taiclet and the former Norma Jean Sunderman were married Dec. 18, 1976, at
MVHS to host behind the scenes tour
MVHS to host behind the scenes tour YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Historical Society is hosting a
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Gathering Place, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. Dec. 12 at Lord of
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at A La Cart Catering in Canfield for a Christmas luncheon at 1 p.m.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
THURSDAY 32nd Club will meet at noon at Christ’s Church, Boardman, for a luncheon followed by a
GARDEN CLUBS
Tuesday Girard Herb Society will have its Christmas party. WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at
Darien Brucoli, Justin Potter are engaged
WARREN Thomas and Susan Brucoli of Warren are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Darien
Lindsay Sabol, Derek Zweig set to be married
CANFIELD Beth and Dan Sabol of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay
Miss Kosec, Mr. Schiavone plan May rite
BOARDMAN Alicia and David Kosec of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Ryan lost vote, but won fame, acclaim in US
After Nancy Pelosi, a San Francisco Democrat, assumed the role of House speaker in 2007, Democrats grew from 233 to 256 seats in 2009, but have since been in a free-fall. “If you take state and federal officials, we have the smallest numbers since Reconstruction. If that’s not a call for doing something differently, I don’t know what is.” Ryan said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”
Big plays lead YSU over Jacksonville State
This isn’t the same YSU team that was struggling to score touchdowns a month or so ago.
Five projects are picked to beautify downtown area
The project is the Innovative Plan for Leveraging Arts Through Community Engagement – INPLACE – initiative.
Santiago helps YSU men defeat Oberlin
Francisco Santiago posted a double-double with 20 points and 10 assists.
Benjamin helps YSU women beat Saint Francis
Indiya Benjamin scored a game-high 21 points for the Penguins.
Familiar and new featured at annual Butler holiday show
After a horrific automobile accident left nearly her entire body shattered, Berni Koczwara did more than just make the best of a bad situation.
Blue Storm dominates: Boyd, defense carry Warren JFK to title
The state championship is Warren JFK’s first since 1991.
Warren cops hunt for killer, kidnapper
Staff report WARREN Warren police have provided new information and photographs of a person of
Lack of progress on city finances sparks call for Niles mayor to quit
In the wake of city council’s negative reaction to Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia’s latest financial recovery plan, a member of the commission that oversees city spending has called for the mayor to resign.
ENTERTAINMENT A rocker’s respect for Youngstown’s polka scene
By Anthony LaMarca Special to The Vindicator Editor’s note: Anthony LaMarca is a Boardman native
True Cinder wins Glacial Princess Stakes
True Cinder wins Glacial Princess Stakes AUSTINTOWN True Cinder ($2.10) registered an easy
Wells, Wright suddenly back in thick of things for YSU
The QB and LB were once in limbo, but are now critical to YSU’s success.
prep sports at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL OHIO STATE FINALS Division VII Warren JFK 24, Minster 6
City cops fill 7 vehicles with toys for kids
By Shaiyla B. HAKEEM news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,
Empty bowls, full bellies help out Rescue Mission
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Logan Petersen likes to use an analogy comparing a
Lions Club Christmas party
YOUNGSTOWN The Lions Club of Youngstown’s 96th annual Christmas Party for Visually Impaired and
PEARL HARBOR ATTACK
PEARL HARBOR ATTACK On Sunday Dec. 7, 1941, at 7:55 a.m., Japan launched a surprise attack on the
PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS | Profiles
ROBERT BISHOP Residence: West Austintown Age: Will be 96 on Dec. 19. Wife: Married his
Valley survivors remember Pearl Harbor attack
Robert Bishop, who will be 96 on Dec. 19, is a Pearl Harbor survivor. He sits in his Austintown home next to a photo of him from December 1941. He was aboard the USS Tennessee when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7 that year, a day that still lives in infamy.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Packard Concert Band, 2 p.m.: The band will perform a free
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Pamela and Kester Young, Salem, boy, Dec. 2. ST. JOSEPH
Battle of the Dems
Opinion: While Mahoning Valley Congressman Tim Ryan, a 43-year-old, 6 foot-plus, ex-high school football
Trump shrugs off fuss over call to Taiwan’s leader
Associated Press BEIJING President-elect Donald Trump is unapologetic about roiling diplomatic
In this season of pardons, spare US whistle blowers
Opinion: In this season of pardons, spare US whistle blowers The holiday season at the end of a quadrennial
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
Certified The accounting firm of Bodine Perry recently announced that Matt Bodine, Justin Yost and
Ohio EPA rehires employee
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former supervisor with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Despite uproar, N.C. governor rivals use private email
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Republican incumbent Pat McCrory and his Democratic opponent in
Art Cafe creates family experience with pottery
The Art Cafe Ohio recently relocated to a new location in the Southern Park Mall near JCPenney.
Check out these destinations for a Christmas that even Scrooge would love Holiday delights
By Patti Nickell Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS) If this is the year that you decide you’ve had it
area bowling scores
amron lANES Amron Wednesday Seniors — Bruce Davis 244-643, Doug Zolla 223-610, Al Nuzzi 213-602,
10 gift ideas for your favorite movie-lover
By Rafer Guzman Newsday (TNS) Cult movies, classics and popular favorites dominate this year’s
Valley has reason to worry about the Ryan-Pelosi clash
Editorial: Despite Mahoning Valley Congressman Tim Ryan’s insistence that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi
Four die in house fire in Akron
Associated Press AKRON An overnight house fire has killed two adults and two young girls in
Phelps looks to dip his toes in tech
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. Michael Phelps wants to dive into
METRO DIGEST || Cookies with Santa Friday
Cookies with Santa YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership will conduct
Western Reserve Joint Fire District firefighters recognized for service
The annual awards banquet was Saturday
prep roundup Saturday’s games
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 76, Akron Coventry 72, OT AKRON Anthony Howell scored 24 points and
As cops get body cameras, Columbus looks to fill 7 positions
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s capital city is looking to make seven new hires as its police
Message of hope strong in Playhouse’s ‘Nativity: The Hope’
By Eric McCrea news@vindy.com As the holidays approach, the options for theatrical distraction
Rain and sorrow accentuate memorial for dead at Brazil club
Rain and sorrow accentuate memorial for dead at Brazil club CHAPECO, Brazil On a rainy Saturday
Authorities fear at least 40 dead in Calif. fire
Tribune News Service OAKLAND, Calif. Authorities said they were preparing to deal with dozens
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Dec. 4, the 339th day of 2016. There are 27 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Suit: 3 school districts blocked teacher due to blindness
Associated Press CINCINNATI A music teacher has filed a federal lawsuit against three school
COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY new cOMPLAINTS Bank of America v. John Fisher, money. Nationwide
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course SATURDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 — $12,000, 3 yo’s & up, 5F, CLM $8,000 3
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
OSU campus attack could be latest terror case in heartland state
Associated Press CINCINNATI Authorities are investigating terrorism as a possible motive in the
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Online partnership YOUNGSTOWN DiRusso’s Italian Sausage Inc. recently joined locally-owned
Sensitivity police strike again, this time over Down syndrome
Opinion: WASHINGTON The word “inappropriate” is increasingly used inappropriately. It is useful to describe