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Campbell police join digital dispatch system with encryption option
Department hopes to resolve static, communication issues.
V24: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Downtown Youngstown might not be the focal point of the
Stories published December 29, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown police investigating South Side shooting
Youngstown police investigating South Side shooting
Pay to rise for millions as 19 states increase minimum wage
Pay to rise for millions as 19 states increase minimum wage
Serena wins at love again; says 'yes' to engagement in poem
Serena wins at love again; says 'yes' to engagement in poem
Limited stores to close at Southern Park, Eastwood malls
Limited stores to close at Southern Park, Eastwood malls
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 30
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
UPDATE | Obama retaliates against Russia for election hacking
US slaps sanctions on Russia, expels 35 diplomats
Garbage trucks to block possible Times Square truck attacks
Garbage trucks to block possible Times Square truck attacks
Cardinal Joint Fire District meeting is Friday morning
Cardinal Joint Fire District meeting is Friday morning
Judge orders evaluation of Dylann Roof before sentencing
Judge orders evaluation of Dylann Roof before sentencing
Cease-fire deal reached in Syria, raising hopes for peace
Cease-fire deal reached in Syria, raising hopes for peace
Honda recalls 633,753 Odyssey minivans for rear seat defect
Honda recalls 633,753 Odyssey minivans for rear seat defect
900 rooms evacuated amid power outage at Rio casino in Vegas
900 rooms evacuated amid power outage at Rio casino in Vegas
With Trump's victory, GOP hopes to overhaul Medicaid
With Trump's victory, GOP hopes to overhaul Medicaid
UPDATE | YSU travel package for students sold out
YSU announces championship game travel package for students
States face off over future of Obama global warming plan
States face off over future of Obama global warming plan
Yearbooks for Youngstown high schools available for purchase
Yearbooks for Youngstown high schools available for purchase
Atty. Christopher Shaker to run for judge of Niles Municipal Court
Atty. Christopher Shaker to run for judge of Niles Municipal Court
Austintown police answer another prostitution ad with arrest
Austintown police answer another prostitution ad with arrest
No arrests yet in Christmas Eve gunfire attack in city
No arrests yet in Christmas Eve gunfire attack in city
Mahoning commissioners award $651K contract for sanitary sewer work
Mahoning commissioners award $651K contract for sanitary sewer work
8 family slayings still unsolved as Ohio sheriff is sworn in
8 family slayings still unsolved as Ohio sheriff is sworn in
Brother of JonBenet Ramsey sues CBS for $750M over series
Brother of JonBenet Ramsey sues CBS for $750M over series
Nevada casino revenue down 1.5 percent in November
Nevada casino revenue down 1.5 percent in November
US senators: Russia should be sanctioned for election hacks
US senators: Russia should be sanctioned for election hacks
Relations between Obama, Netanyahu camps hit rock bottom
Relations between Obama, Netanyahu camps hit rock bottom
Library offers times to play Mahjongg
Library offers time to play Mahjongg SALEM Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave.,
Anthony M. D’Apolito sworn in as judge
Anthony M. D’Apolito joins his father, Judge Lou A. D’Apolito, on the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court bench.
Campbell police join digital dispatch system with encryption option
Department hopes to resolve static, communication issues.
Long-serving Trumbull County officials mark milestones during swearing-in ceremonies
Long-serving Trumbull County officials mark milestones during swearing-in ceremonies
Youngstown wraps its arms around students
“We provide whatever service we can wrap around [students] to have them come to the school and succeed – that’s what our job is,” said East High School social worker Christina Scissum
It’s not easy to pick the best TV of 2016
Associated Press NEW YORK In this era of so-called Peak TV, the tally of scripted series aired
‘Moonlight’ shines over list of year’s best films
By JAKE COYLE Associated Press Associated Press film writer Jake Coyle names his choices for the
Plenty on the line for Jones in finale start against Browns
Roethlisberger will be inactive for Cleveland game
Commissioners get flak over elimination of meals in northern Trumbull
Sylvia Kuna, 82, is among about 30 people who rely on the lunches provided at the West Farmington Senior Center three days per week, but those meals are set to end Friday.
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Downtown Youngstown might not be the focal point of the
A first-rate album from Third Class
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Listening to “Virginia’s Playlist” – the new album from
SPORTS digest
MVRC breaks all-time record handle AUSTINTOWN A total of $1,658,918 was wagered over the course
Roof won’t work to spare his life in massacre
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof says he won’t call any
MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT-A-GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 61, Howland 56 SHARON, PA. Anthony Howell was able to dominate the
Ohio House adjourns, no override of Kasich vetoes
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House has officially adjourned its two-year
Girard cop shoots pit bull that reportedly attacked people, killed other dog
Charges are pending against pit bull’s owners.
Trump: Obama throwing up roadblocks to transition
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President-elect Donald Trump accused President Barack Obama on
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 2 p.m. (ESPN) College football: South Florida vs. South Carolina, Birmingham
Speaker may be evidence in death
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Authorities investigating the death of an Arkansas man whose
WEDNESDAY’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 1 Villanova 68, DePaul 65 VILLANOVA, PA. Josh Hart scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES Debbie Reynolds, an actress who sang and danced her way
Woman faces charges in stolen-gun case
Woman faces charges in stolen-gun case CAMPBELL A woman was arraigned Tuesday in Campbell
NEW YEAR’s day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days on New
“THE SELECTION: SPECIAL OPERATIONS EXPERIMENT” (10 P.M., HISTORY): And you thought
“THE SELECTION: SPECIAL OPERATIONS EXPERIMENT” (10 P.M., HISTORY): And you thought “Survivor” was
COMING JAN. 6
COMING JAN. 6 Tinseltown: Hidden Figures (PG) Tinseltown: Underworld: Blood Wars (R) FIRST-RUN
Holiday greetings still matter today
Opinion: By Karen Fingerman The Dallas Morning News In 1999, I published a study regarding older and
Fewer turnpike work zones set in 2017
Some Ohio Turnpike bridge work is set for 2017 in Mahoning County.
Gov. Kasich had to reject oil/gas industry tax break
Editorial: Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich has made it crystal clear that the state’s next biennial budget will be
COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony J. Bennett, 43, of 21 Woodland Run, Canfield,
Competency evaluation likely to set back suppression hearing for Niles boy charged with murder
A hearing to determine whether to suppress evidence gathered in the aggravated murder case of Jacob Larosa of Niles is likely to be pushed back again.
Prayer service planned
Prayer service planned YOUNGSTOWN Supporters of Frackfree America National Coalition, based in
Israeli leader bashes Kerry
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s prime minister decried Secretary of State John Kerry’s
Spreading wood ashes?
Spreading wood ashes? Know that ashes from your fireplace will increase soil pH, so they are good
Zupko’s clutch shot lifts Struthers past Poland in 2OT
Khaylah Brown led the Wildcats with 25 points
Actress Debbie Reynolds dies at 84
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Actress Debbie Reynolds, the star of the 1952 classic movie
When it’s cold, windowsill herbs keep the green growing
By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator Growing herbs indoors can be a great benefit to your diet and
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
YOLO will close AUSTINTOWN YOLO Grille and Taproom will close down Saturday, the restaurant
De-ice without using salt
Q. What is best to use for de-icing if I don’t want to use salt? Is salt really that bad for my
One Man’s Dream: 125 Years of Mill Creek
One Man’s Dream: 125 Years of Mill Creek When: Today to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through
It’s time to hang up the column
Opinion: Any honest man, looking back on a very long life, must admit – even if only to himself – being a
Mahoning Valley Race Course
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $17,000—2 yo, 1M, MSW 5 Top Credentials (Prentice Jr., E.)$8.80$6.20
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, 10 a.m., special meeting for closing the books,
Friday
Friday Film “Jungle Book: Make a Wish,SDRq 7 p.m., Encore Cinema, 930 Great East Plaza, Niles;
Little things matter
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Having been born in December in the heart
Learn effects of temperature, light and water with this ... Winter guide for plants
Eric Barrett | SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR By Pam Baytos, OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Where To Go
Avalon at Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-6700 Sat: Steve Vuich, 5:30 p.m.
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Dec. 29, the 364th day of 2016. There are two days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Resolve to grow hops in 2017
Resolve to grow hops in 2017 Yes, you can grow hops here in the Valley. They are useful for home
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