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V24: ‘Rogue One’ is a dark, exhilarating blast
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story “ seemed suspicious on paper, like
Mineral Ridge parishioners dress for manger selfies
Participating in “Selfies in the Manger” at First Presbyterian Church of Mineral Ridge are, from left in front, Pastor Jamie Milton, his son, Isaiah Lindahl ...
Stories published December 15, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Woman seriously injured in roll-over crash tonight
A woman was seriously injured Thursday when she lost control of the car she was driving eastbound on state Route 82 and rolled over several times, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Deputy coroner has warning for pedestrians, drivers during cold snap
Several Valley pedestrians die each winter when they are hit by vehicles under these conditions when motorists can’t easily see them, the deputy coroner said. Pedestrians should walk facing the traffic, rather than with traffic behind them, he said.
Cops hand out gift cards again from anonymous donor who wants to help needy
It was perhaps no coincidence Thursday the sun came out downtown as city police officers Joe Moran and Shawna-Cie Ott came bearing gifts to Our Community Kitchen on Mahoning Avenue.
Judge orders Wike to pay back Sen. Cafaro, go to jail for theft from grandma
Jonathan M. Wike Jr. was ordered to pay back his former employer, state Sen. Capri Cafaro, the $75,000 he stole from her. He agreed to pay $300 per month starting in January.
Deputy coroner has warning for pedestrians, drivers during cold snap
Several Valley pedestrians die each winter when they are hit by vehicles under these conditions when motorists can’t easily see them, the deputy coroner said. Pedestrians should walk facing the traffic, rather than with traffic behind them, he said.
Special needs playground reaches nearly half fundraising goal
The Walnut Grove group’s website said the proposed playground would be the first in the area specifically for special-needs children.
Prostitute charged after sting
A Youngstown woman faces prostitution-related charges after police said she solicited sex to an undercover township police officer.
Ribbon-cutting today marks near end of Lincoln Avenue improvement
The closure of Lincoln Avenue since mid-August has been an inconvenience, but city and Youngstown State University officials said it’s been worth it.
2-hour delays set Friday at three Mahoning County school districts
2-hour delays set Friday at three Mahoning County school districts
Austintown woman pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide charge
Austintown woman pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide charge
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 35
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Dylann Roof found guilty on all counts in Charleston church shootings
Dylann Roof found guilty on all counts in Charleston church shooting
State sees increase in November new business filings
State sees increase in November new business filings
CoreCivic Inc. gets contract from Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Northeast Ohio Correctional Center
CoreCivic Inc. gets contract from Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Northeast Ohio Correctional Center
Portion of Interstate 80 eastbound open in Mercer County
Portion of Interstate 80 eastbound open in Mercer County
Ohio Supreme Court upholds death sentence of Akron man
Ohio Supreme Court upholds death sentence of Akron man
OSHP investigating accident in Canfield; injured take to St. E's
OSHP investigating accident in Canfield; injured taken to St. E's
Proposed rules would allow 40 shops in Ohio to dispense medical pot
Proposed rules would allow 40 shops in Ohio to dispense medical pot
Another prostitution arrest after another internet ad
Another prostitution arrest after another internet ad
Commissioners OK tax abatement for Nordson Xaloy Inc.
Commissioners OK tax abatement for Nordson Xaloy Inc.
Markets Right Now: US stocks open higher, dollar soars
Markets Right Now: US stocks open higher, dollar soars
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Kyle and Kim (Lonsway) Henchar of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, are announcing the birth of a son, Landon
Here's the latest from the National Weather Service
Here's the latest from the National Weather Service
Brown, Zoldan met with Trump on Tuesday
Trump displayed “the energy and the bravado to make things happen,” Brown said of his Tuesday meeting at Trump Tower in Manhattan. That meeting also included football greats Curtis Martin and Ray Lewis as well as Bruce Zoldan, chief executive officer of B.J. Alan Co. of Youngstown and a longtime friend of Brown’s.
Austintown board's rehiring of Colaluca for 3 years sparks anger
Some district residents decry new contract for Austintown schools superintendent
Consistency up front helps fuel YSU’s run game
YSU’s offensive line will see diverse looks from EWU.
Man skips probation to attend funeral, gets 8 months from Kobly
Kelim Rushton told a judge in municipal court Wednesday he already had missed the funeral of one brother when he was in jail. So when he attended the funeral of a second brother in Detroit, he said he never gave it a second thought.
Ursuline’s fast start too much for Mooney
Dayshanette Harris scored 27 points and Simone Comer added 20.
Gajdos, Bury lift perfect Poland girls over Niles
The Bulldogs are off to a 5-0 start after going 21-3 a year ago.
Warren grandmother of revived infant, toddler gets 90 days in jail
Lisa A. Davis, 44, joined her daughter, Carlisa V. Davis, 19, as a resident of the Trumbull County jail Wednesday, getting a 90-day jail sentence for permitting drug abuse at her house, where two young grandchildren apparently consumed an opiate.
Pryor agrees with ‘garbage’ rant, trashes media
Surprisingly, Terrelle Pryor didn’t disagree with Adam Jones’ heated outburst about him.
Struthers reaches tentative contract agreement with police union
Contract will likely include base pay raises for patrolmen.
Struthers reaches tentative pact with police union
The city has reached a tentative contract agreement with the local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Red Wanting Blue marks 20 years with DVD/CD
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The lyrics to one Red Wanting Blue song go, “we’ve got the
Fleischer’s ‘Rocktopia’ gains momentum with tour dates
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com “Rocktopia,” Randall Craig Fleischer’s original show that
Music is a canvas for film composer David Arkenstone
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The genre classification “new age” is often used in a
‘Rogue One’ is a dark, exhilarating blast
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story “ seemed suspicious on paper, like
WWE star Sheamus keeps rolling with the bodyslams
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If WWE Superstar Sheamus learned anything over the last
Trumbull officials moving meals program to four SCOPE sites
The Trumbull County commissioners are hoping to save money and expose elderly county residents to more activities
Families do Christmas shopping at two-day Salvation Army store
Salvation Army distributes thousands of gifts to Mahoning County families
METRO DIGEST || Bring pets in or face charges
Too cold for pets YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Dog Warden Dianne Fry reminds pet owners to make
Mineral Ridge parishioners dress for manger selfies
Participating in “Selfies in the Manger” at First Presbyterian Church of Mineral Ridge are, from left in front, Pastor Jamie Milton, his son, Isaiah Lindahl Milton; Valerie Meyers; Mason Meyers, 6; Olivia Meyers, 9; Nicole McMullen; Matt Glidewell; and angels in the manger, from left, Hailey McMullen, 3; Samara Fabian, 5; Alexandria Fabian, 1; Natalie McUllen, 5; and Harper Lindahl Milton.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mary Ann Sinkovich, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 13. Peter and
Warren man charged with soliciting at Austintown hotel
Austintown police nab prostitution suspect from classifieds ad
prep roundup | Wednesday’s other games
Champion 54, Brookfield 51 CHAMPION The Warriors cut a 12-point deficit to three in the fourth
Christmas rosemary worth trying to keep healthy
By Lucia Haddad OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer We see them everywhere this time of year –
A prayer and a plea
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. A survivor of the Charleston church slayings called 911
New administration vows to help America’s titans of technology
Associated Press NEW YORK President-elect Donald Trump, who faced fierce opposition from some
Rebuilding military is a priority
Opinion: We are now in a kind of political no-man’s-land between an administration on its way out and a new
86-year-old jewel thief strikes again
ATLANTA (AP) — Police just outside Atlanta say a notorious 86-year-old jewel thief has struck again.
’Tis the season for Greco and Golub
Seven years ago, Youngstown singer-songwriter Kenny Greco began playing a marathon show the week
Yahoo: Hackers stole information from more than 1 billion accounts
Associated Press NEW YORK Yahoo says it believes hackers stole data from more than 1 billion
‘Breakfast Club,’ ‘Thelma & Louise’ added to film registry
Associated Press WASHINGTON While not usually regarded as a golden age of American cinema, the
Aleppo cease-fire unravels, raising specter of bloody end
Associated Press BEIRUT A cease-fire to evacuate rebel fighters and civilians from the
Youngstown hotel developer thanks port authority staff for ‘creative minds’
The developer of the 130-bed DoubleTree by Hilton hotel project in Youngstown met with the Western Reserve Port Authority.
Last minute gifts for gardeners
Last minute gifts for gardeners From gloves to soil tests to gift certificates from local garden
YSU’s football coach Pelini makes bad situation worse
Editorial: It has been widely reported that five Youngstown State University football players have been
Value 16 completed
Value 16 completed YOUNGSTOWN Vallourec has announced the completion of Value 16, a capital
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Dec. 15, the 350th day of 2016. There are 16 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Dec. 14, 2016. All yields given in
Trump takes on Wall St. – literally
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Actor Jack Nicholson says he finally understood the meaning of the
Sprout Club
Sprout Club When: Today, Jan. 19 and Feb. 16, 1 to 2 p.m. What: Join the Sprout Club this winter
Steelers’ Bell legit candidate for MVP
Le’Veon Bell is averaging 205 yards from scrimmage over the last month.
Keep greens from drying
Keep greens from drying Live greenery lasts for only a couple of weeks, depending on how you care
Create winter interest SPECTACULAR GARDENS
By Susan McMann OSU Extension The growing season here in Northeast Ohio is from the end of May
Asian longhorned beetles
Q. I heard that the Asian longhorned beetle was found in Ohio. I’ve never heard of it. What is it
GM shares fall on reports of antitrust penalty
Associated Press DETROIT A Chinese state-run newspaper reported Wednesday that the government
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Collateral Beauty (PG-13) The friends of a New York ad executive intervene to
Warren police: Man’s story about girlfriend’s shooting ‘didn’t add up’
Shaun R. Simpson Sr. blamed another man for the shooting that killed his girlfriend Nov. 12
WTG
Today Discussion “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle, book discussion, 6 p.m., Newton Falls
“IHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL” (8 p.m., The CW): Elvis Duran is our host for the
“IHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL” (8 p.m., The CW): Elvis Duran is our host for the “IHeartRadio Jingle
Trump’s ‘fake’ adviser
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Who thinks it’s a good idea that the chief
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