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Girard council denies zone changes for new Dollar General store
Girard council denies zone changes for new Dollar General store
Canfield business owner shares entrepreneurship insights
Canfield business owner shares entrepreneurship insights
Boardman trustees renew contracts for 2017, make purchases
Boardman trustees renew contracts for 2017, make purchases
Police seek aid to identify car likely involved in homicide
Police seek aid to identify car likely involved in homicide
Youngstown is ranked the most affordable college town in Ohio
Youngstown is ranked the most affordable college town in Ohio
Dylann Roof had list of other black churches in his car
Dylann Roof had list of other black churches in his car
Ohio gas prices 21 cents higher than same time last month
Ohio gas prices 21 cents higher than same time last month
Ohio man convicted of setting girlfriend on fire; sentenced
Ohio man convicted of setting girlfriend on fire; sentenced
Rams fire coach Jeff Fisher after 42-14 loss to Falcons
Rams fire coach Jeff Fisher after 42-14 loss to Falcons
Recount efforts end: Trump wins in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania
Recount efforts end: Trump wins in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania
Oil spurt drives Dow to record despite drop for most stocks
Oil spurt drives Dow to record despite drop for most stocks
Scheduled guests for Tuesday's Louie B. Free broadcast on Vindy Talk Radio
Scheduled guests for Tuesday's Louie B. Free broadcast on Vindy Talk Radio
Federal budget deficit jumps to $136.7 billion in November
Federal budget deficit jumps to $136.7 billion in November
Supreme Court leaves $1B NFL concussion settlement in place
Supreme Court leaves $1B NFL concussion settlement in place
Thursday ceremony to mark approaching reopening of Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln Avenue, between Fifth Avenue and Phelps Street, will reopen Thursday
Sources: Some YSU football players face suspension for substance violation
Sources: Some YSU football players face suspension for substance violation
Niles police need your help to identify this car
Police are asking the public for help in identifying this car, which they believe was involved in the Arlene Frasca homicide Oct. 6 at her home on Hiram Street. Anyone with information should call Niles police at 330-652-9944.
4 years after Newtown, gun control advocates tailor efforts
4 years after Newtown, gun control advocates tailor efforts
Chinese media warn Trump against using Taiwan as bargaining chip
Chinese media warn Trump against using Taiwan as bargaining chip
John Glenn’s casket to be escorted from Capitol to Ohio State
John Glenn’s casket to be escorted from Capitol to Ohio St.
’La La Land’ waltzes off with most Golden Globe nominations
’La La Land’ waltzes off with most Golden Globe nominations
Woman arrested at work after she is accused in slash attack
Woman arrested at work after she is accsed in slash attack
Top GOP leader: Senate to probe reports of Russia hacking
Top GOP leader: Senate to probe reports of Russia hacking
Christmas spending sparks domestic incident: police
Christmas spending sparks domestic incident: police
Jessica Comstock | Joshua Crissman
POLAND Jessica Louise Comstock and Joshua James Crissman, both of Poland, were married Oct. 15 at
Jennifer King | Douglas Moore
NEW MIDDLETOWN Jennifer J. King and Douglas R. Moore were joined in marriage by the Rev. Larry
Cassandra Best, George Stevens set to be married
MENTOR, OHIO Cassandra Best is announcing her engagement to George Stevens, both of Mentor. Her
Biondo-Hull wedding date is announced
The parents of Natalie Biondo and Daniel Hull, both of Pittsburgh, Pa., are announcing their
WORTH A LOOK
SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
VIDEO GAME REVIEW
“THE LAST GUARDIAN” Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Details: Sony, for the PlayStation 4, $59.99 I
Going ‘Rogue’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer SAN FRANCISCO A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there
Movie theater gimmicks have a high failure rate
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK It’s starting to look a lot like the ’50s at the movies.
10 Ohio bills that could become law soon
The so-called ‘heartbeat’ bill almost certainly faces a court challenge if signed into law
Trumbull prosecutor asks that two men remain in prison for homicides
Trumbull prosecutor asks that two men remain in prison for homicides
Public defender’s effort, storytelling earn him ‘credit for time served’
Atty. Alan Matavich may be best known outside of the Trumbull County Courthouse as the guy who wrote a couple of humorous songs about local characters whose choices made them infamous.
Storm sewers are sealing shut
Storm sewers near Pebble Beach Drive are on their way to filling back up with sediment that was dug out just a few months prior
Sluggish start sends Browns to 13th loss
Griffin’s return against Bengals not enough to stop winless streak
Caring for students by capturing their hearts
Youngstown teachers and students are developing better relationships to work together
The Journey on Sunday featured people in costume and live animals, including a camel
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Jayden Scheibert of Warren was disappointed
Church roof collapses; at least 160 are killed
Associated Press WARRI, Nigeria Mortuaries overflowed with bodies Sunday from a church
Driver charged with manslaughter
Associated Press CINCINNATI The surviving driver in a fatal truck collision that closed a
Disappointed Democrats should pay attention to lessons of RFK
Opinion: By Larry Tye The Philadelphia Inquirer Here’s an idea for beleaguered Democrats looking for a
Trump: I’ll stay out of business
Associated Press NEW YORK President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview Sunday that his
IN SOCIETY TODAY
IN SOCIETY TODAY Finding appropriate gifts that fit inside a shoebox given out at Christmastime
Will fiscal recovery plan for Niles finally hold up?
Editorial: For a while, it seemed that Niles Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia was flirting with a vote of no
Attack on Christian church kills at least 25 in Egypt
Los Angeles Times (TNS) ERBIL, Iraq In the rubble outside Egypt’s main Coptic Christian church
Youngstown City School District CEO Krish Mohip aims for 100 percent graduation
Youngstown City School District CEO Krish Mohip aims for 100 percent graduation
college basketball roundup Sunday’s games
MEN No. 6 Kentucky 96, Hofstra 73 NEW YORK Malik Monk scored 20 points, Isaiah Briscoe had 19
Struthers couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary
Lucille, 98, and John Hrinak, 99, mark anniversary.
nhl roundup | Sunday’s games
Flyers 1, Red Wings 0 DETROIT Brayden Schenn scored 2:44 into overtime and Anthony Stolarz got
Trump must be a leader
Opinion: By Richard Cherwitz The Dallas Morning News I am a professor at the University of Texas at
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Amad Saleh, 57, of 2312 North Road SE, Howland, and
YOUNGSTOWN
YOUNGSTOWN Jalon Allen, 22, one of two men wanted in the Sept. 20 killing of Andre Harrison in a
Islamic State recaptures key city
Associated Press BEIRUT Islamic State militants recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra from
Ohio graduation requirements | Class of 2018
Students must earn 4 credits in English language arts 0.5 credit in health 4 credits in
Cast of ‘Hidden Figures’ pays tribute to John Glenn
Associated Press NEW YORK John Glenn, depicted in “Hidden Figures” as a space trailblazer who
Travel plans? Get set for deep freeze
Associated Press CHICAGO A blanket of snow is covring the Great Lakes and the Northeast
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Dec. 12, the 347th day of 2016. There are 19 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
nfl roundup | Sunday’s other games
AFC Titans 13, Broncos 10 NASHVILLE DeMarco Murray ran for 92 yards and a touchdown, and the
Suspect in Sept. killing in city turns himself in
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man charged with assaulting a Cincinnati police officer
Turkeys for parents
Turkeys for parents YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City School District is giving out free turkeys at
Single-digit temperatures possible Thursday
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The overnight weather was expected to be a
Births
Births ST. JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Sara and John Miller, Middlefield, boy, Dec. 10. Joanna and
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County District Board of Health, 11 a.m., Mahoning County District Board
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