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A Youngstown angel
Annie Hall leads Youngstown's East Side Crime Watch from this former fire station at Fruit and Oak streets. She also distributes clothing and other items ...
Stories published December 25, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ohio bishop calls on Kasich to end death penalty
Ohio is preparing to execute its first inmate in three years
Despite boom year, Ohio lottery seeks $32M increase in its operating budget
The lottery turned more than $1 billion over to public education in 2016.
Senior citizens in Mahoning Valley urged to take action to prevent falls
Falls are the leading cause of injuries and death to older Americans
Netanyahu blasts Obama, places high hope in incoming Trump administration
Israel scoffs at UN resolution opposing Jewish settlements in occupied territories
Russians consider terrorism as possible cause of jet crash in Black Sea
All 92 on board Sunday are believed to be dead
MGCY meets for Christmas dinner and presents awards
Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown gathered Dec. 14 for a dinner and awards presentation.
January library activities at Salem Public Library
Salem Public Library is offering multiple activities in January.
Meagan Anderson | Isaac Leonard
EAST CANTON, OHIO Meagan Jean Anderson became the bride of Isaac Joseph Leonard on Aug. 12 at the
Tiffany Conner | Matthew Balco
ELLWOOD CITY, PA. Shakespeare’s Restaurant and Pub was the setting Aug. 27 of the wedding and
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed; Tuesday,
SENIOR menus
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
At 100, Sophie's secret is 'be kind'
If you ask Sophie Antolik for the secret to her longevity, don’t expect much more than a simple, but powerful, four-word reply: Be kind to everybody.
Little Ring-A-Lings capture hearts with sounds of Christmas season
In a family-friendly, early Christmas Eve worship service in the sanctuary of Boardman United Methodist Church, the Ring-A-Lings played “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”
Vienna teen’s Eagle Scout project memorial to Middle East conflicts
Liam McGee was about 18 months when on Sept. 11, 2001, al-Qaida terrorists attacked the United States with four hijacked commercial-passenger planes.
METRO DIGEST || Veterans commission meeting canceled
Meeting canceled YOUNGSTOWN The weekly meeting of the Mahoning County Veterans Service
FIRST NIGHT YOUNGSTOWN Family fun, fireworks and The Harry Potter Experience
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Downtown Youngstown is the only place to be on
Internet turns local bakery into a national name
Butter Maid Bakery has gone from making 80 to 800 rolls of kolachi a day in two years.
Jennings sets events next week and in January
The winter wonder walk will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Through heartbreak and tragedy, Irene Jamrozik has never faltered Faith conquers all
By JoAnn Jones features@vindy.com Nothing can shake the faith of Irene Jamrozik. Nothing.
Mercer County woodland protected by the Foundation for Sustainable Forests
The Moxie Cooperative of Youngstown bought the property in 1981 as a woodland retreat
Artist’s work is winning design
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cynthia Tackett is the winner of the 2017 First Night Youngstown button
A Youngstown angel
Annie Hall leads Youngstown's East Side Crime Watch from this former fire station at Fruit and Oak streets. She also distributes clothing and other items to those in need from the site.
A prayer on Hanukkah
Editorial: Editor’s Note: Hanukkah, which means “dedication,” is the festival that commemorates the
My father’s greatest gift of all
Opinion: This will be my father’s 88th Christmas. He is at the age where every Christmas he experiences is a
The First Christmas
Editorial: AND IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
NBA AND CHRISTMAS
NBA AND CHRISTMAS By the numbers BY THE DOZEN: Assuming he plays today, Wade will become the
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS 2017 Counselor of Year is from Austintown A school counselor at Austintown
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
The 2016 Ralph Meacham Award winner is ...
Opinion: I decided to start an award in 2015 to honor the feat that is Ralph Meacham, Mahoning County
Cellar full of coal
Opinion: As the keeper of Christmas’ “Naughty List” – a “Nice List” would be a waste of precious newsprint –
Combined dispatches
Combined dispatches The leader of the largest Christian church in the world cast a somber tone
Peggy DiBattista (1929-2016) Bowling achievements
1950 — Selected to the Southern California all—star team. 1951 — Won the Citrus Belt Singles
A level playing field: Lab adapts toys for children with disabilities
By JASON DEAREN Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Because of her cerebral palsy, 4-year-old
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2016. There are six days left in the year. This is
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana COUNTY new cases PNC Bank v. Mtn. State.com et al, money. Kendall Fitch et
Tragedy drives man to give ‘haven’ to thousands of babies
Associated Press LEVITTOWN, N.Y. To untold numbers of children, he’s simply Uncle Tim.
Bond reduced for man who drove on airport tarmac
Bond reduced for man who drove on airport tarmac ORLANDO, Fla. A Florida judge has reduced
Rich Center sends thanks for donation of new van
Opinion: Rich Center sends thanks for donation of new van A heartfelt thank you to Chuck Eddy and family
HIGH SCHOOLS
HIGH SCHOOLS friday results girls basketball AREA SCORES Howland 60, Boardman 34 Struthers
lIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
LEADERSHIP Southern Park Mall recently named Brian Gabbert as its new mall manager. Gabbert is
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
United Way donation YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently donated a check for
Sewing was an important part of the life of a woman during the 17th and 18th centuries. There was no
Sewing was an important part of the life of a woman during the 17th and 18th centuries. There was no
Bob Barker launched videotape use 60 years ago
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK The problem for Bob Barker wasn’t getting up
Superfood or just super hype?
You might have heard them called superfoods, power foods or miracle cures. But the research is still
Surgical anesthesia may scramble the brain
Q. After a 13-hour surgery, it took weeks before I could read the newspaper again. My brain simply
Open … or Closed FOR CHRISTMAS
Open … or Closed FOR CHRISTMAS A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Week of Sunday, December 25, 2016
Dorothy T. Ryznan to Valentini Properties LLC, West Heights Ave., Youngstown, $22,000. Joan E.
area bowling scores
amron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles — Bobby Seabrook 234-602, Art Phillips 205-568, Jim
Boosting infrastructure will aid manufacturing and drilling for oil/gas
Opinion: Boosting infrastructure will aid manufacturing and drilling for oil/gas Ohioans know what’s
Seeking sleep therapist could be a nightmare
Q. Our 5-year-old has suddenly started waking up with nightmares. He’s not able to describe them
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Whistler,” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “Cross the Line,” by James
Family stranded near Grand Canyon rescued
Associated Press Search crews have rescued a Pennsylvania family that got stranded Thursday on a
THE GAS STATION
By ROB CLARK The Eagle BASTROP, Texas A small slice of movie history sits on a stretch of
The movie “Fences,” which is set in Pittsburgh and is an adaptation of the August Wilson
The movie “Fences,” which is set in Pittsburgh and is an adaptation of the August Wilson play, is