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Campaign foes Romney, Trump emerge smiling; next up: Christie, Giuliani, Kobach

President-elect Donald Trump and Mitt Romney met Saturday at the billionaire's golf club in New Jersey, putting a year of conflict aside for a smiling handshake - though they did not indicate what, if any, role the 2012 GOP hopeful might play in the new administration.


Warren JFK advances

Eagles win regional title


Message to Pence from 'Hamilton' cast prompts Twitter war

resident-elect Donald Trump demanded an apology from the cast of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" a day after an actor in the hit show delivered a pointed message about diversity to his running mate who was in attendance.


Grassroots campaigns urging electors to vote for anyone but Trump

Grassroots campaigns have sprung up around the country to try to persuade members of the Electoral College to do something that has never been done in American history - deny the presidency to the clear Election Day winner.


Mahoning Valley Price Center facility rededicated at Thanksgiving dinner event

It’s family, said members of the LGBTQ community who made themselves comfortable Saturday at their Stonewall Community Center for the annual Mahoning Valley Pride Center Thanksgiving dinner.


Memories of Christmas Past opens 9th year at Arms Museum

As one enters the Arms Family mansion, it is the scent of Christmas that is first to register.


YSU falls to South Alabama

Morse scored 27 for Penguins


Penguins romp at Missouri State

Ruiz scored 3 TDs


Services for Flora Cafaro Monday at St. Columba's

Services for Flora M. Cafaro will be at noon Monday in St. Columba Cathedral on Wood Street.


Boil advisory lifted in Warren Township

It was issued Thursday


Rebecca Hamel | Anthony LaPresta

ROCKPORT, MAINE Rebecca A. Hamel married Anthony J. LaPresta on Sept. 10 on the coast of Rockport,

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Allison Begezda | Brett Smith

POLAND Allison Begezda and Brett Smith, both of Austin, Texas, were married in a 1:30 p.m.

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Meredith Baird | Justin Loncar

COITSVILLE Meredith Marie Baird became the bride of Justin Loncar on July 16. The parents of the

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Megan Garris | Joshua Pielage

CINCINNATI Megan Garris of Cincinnati and Joshua Pielage of Milford, Ohio, were married Sept. 3.

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Hillary Koontz | John Libnoch

COLUMBUS, OHIO Hillary Anne Koontz and John Randolph Libnoch were married Aug. 12 at Whetstone

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Campaign to aid children's hospital


Historical society sets Christmas party

Historical society sets Christmas party NEW CASTLE, PA. Lawrence County Historical Society, 408


How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,

How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,


Funeral arrangements pending for Flora Cafaro; family 'devastated' by loss

If you wanted to find Flora Cafaro, you could count on seeing her at one of her favorite restaurants – Station Square in Liberty.

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Explorers discover way to beat Raiders

Warren Harding has made offensive magic all season, but its bag of tricks came up empty Friday night.


YSU looks to clinch playoff berth

The Penguins finish the regular season at Missouri State today.


Late rent was factor in cafe lease cancellation, MetroParks claims

Records show former Garden Cafe operator was behind on rent payments


Ohio mayors, including Youngstown's, form group to help urban centers

Friday’s news conference included mostly Democrats, including Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters and Youngstown Mayor John McNally.


College Basketball | Morse scores 18 in Penguins’ loss to Jacksonville

Staff report MOBILE, ALA. The Youngstown State men’s basketball team dropped a 79-54 decision


Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit highlights core belief in Roman Catholic Church

The display features 140 documented miracles approved by the Vatican


JFK defense will take on prolific Norwalk St. Paul running attack

They are known as the Flyers, but don’t let the name fool you.


Probate court audit finds only 5 questionable Belinky cases

The audit covered Mark Belinky’s time as Mahoning County probate court judge from 2007 until his 2014 resignation.


Irving, James power Cavs to victory

Kyrie Irving had a big game. LeBron James returned to the court. And the Cleveland Cavaliers put it all together Friday night.


YPD says goodbye to two longtime officers

Both are veterans and both were hired on the same day


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 65 in the second


SPORTS digest

Phantoms’ comeback halted in overtime KEARNEY, NEB. The Youngstown Phantoms came back from a


Students hand-make blankets to warm the hearts of foster kids

Students craft fuzzy fleece blankets for Making Kids Count at The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley


The South Range stadium may see light next fall

Phase Two of South Range’s football stadium project is underway


METRO DIGEST || Food bag giveaway

Food bag giveaway YOUNGSTOWN Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., will have a


Ryan: Defeat of Pelosi could benefit Valley

U.S. Rep Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, wants to refocus the Democratic party by zeroing in on economic policies and job creation aimed at attracting back the working-class voters who abandoned the party for President-elect Donald Trump.

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Today’s energy system could blow Paris climate goals

Associated Press Amid whiffs of chemicals and the electric hum of transformers, Kraftwerk


Shifting US policy to right, Trump taps Sessions, Flynn

Associated Press NEW YORK President-elect Donald Trump signaled a sharp rightward shift in U.S.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7


Boxer says biopic made him cry

By MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Boxer Vinny Paz cried when he saw “Bleed for


It’s time for Project FeederWatch

Cornell University’s Project FeederWatch, sponsored by the Lab of Ornithology, is one of the


Today is Saturday, Nov. 19, the 324th day of 2016

Today is Saturday, Nov. 19, the 324th day of 2016. There are 42 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


End of ‘Dynasty’ Robertson family says current season is last

A&E Networks By Christie D’zurilla Los Angeles Times (TNS) Enjoy “Duck Dynasty” while you


Volkswagen to shed 30,000 jobs, cutting costs

Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany Volkswagen announced plans Friday to cut 30,000 jobs in a


RGIII to practice next week

Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III will practice next week and it remains possible he’ll play again this season.


Submit information on Christmas

Submit information on Christmas The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that are


Thanksgiving Day is Pilgrims’ tribute to God and gratefulness for His blessings

There is a story of a newly arrived soul who, upon entering Heaven, was met by St. Peter, who gave


Let states decide pot laws

Opinion: Toledo Blade: The people in at least seven states decided last week to reduce restrictions on the


Christ Church Presbyterian marking 65th anniversary

The neighborhood church continues ministries and is a meeting place for outside groups.


Recaps of Friday’s College Basketball games

REGIONAL MEN Kent State 111, Hiram 55 KENT Jimmy Hall scored 22 points and grabbed nine


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xK J 5 uA 7 4 vA 9 4 wJ 9 7 4 SOUTH WEST


Thanksgiving services | At Valley churches

Mahoning Valley churches are conducting special services in honor of Thanksgiving. Christian Bible


Christ Church Presbyterian | Through the years

Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road, Youngstown, is celebrating its 65th anniversary with


Obama blocks drilling for new oil, gas

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is blocking new oil and gas drilling in


Official: Trump favors privatizing air-traffic control

Associated Press WASHINGTON A House committee chairman says President-elect Donald Trump likes


State unemployment increased slightly in October

Ohio’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in October 2016, up from 4.8 percent in September.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amber Kennemer, Petersburg, boy, Nov. 17. Andrew Adkins


MSU aiming to upset OSU again

Michigan State has fallen fast since last season’s Big Ten title.


Is the Electoral College archaic? It depends on whose ox is gored

Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service For the second time in 16 years, it appears


Jim Gaffigan talks career, ending his show

By David J. CRIBLEZ Newsday (TNS) Comedian Jim Gaffigan is not your typical comic. He has no ego


ON THE LINKS More pro golf from Friday

RSM CLASSIC ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA. Five tournaments into his rookie season on the PGA Tour,


Man shot in shootout with police

Associated Press CLEVELAND Police in Cleveland say officers exchanged gunfire with four men


Workers rush to evacuate infants in bombing

Associated Press BEIRUT Doctors and nurses at a pediatric hospital in eastern Aleppo scrambled


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Santisi’s IGA to close GIRARD After 75 years in business, Santisi’s IGA Marketplace, 419 N.


Help campaigns to lessen holiday hardship in Valley

Editorial: With unemployment rising in the Mahoning Valley and 1,245 layoffs looming at the region’s largest


If at first class you don’t succeed

Soon, the holiday travel season will start. What a depressing thought. I remember reading a story a


KANYE WEST BOOED BY ANGRY CROWD

KANYE WEST BOOED BY ANGRY CROWD By Jim Harrington The Mercury News (TNS) SAN JOSE, Calif.


New law lets Pennsylvanians hide some old criminal records

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania residents with minor criminal convictions that


HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.


Police: Teen broadcasts himself firing gun into house

Associated Press AKRON Police have arrested an Ohio teen who they say broadcast himself shooting


Benefit run

Benefit run CANFIELD Nick Deal, a South Range High School senior, is hosting a 5K run in support


Steelers look to cure their defensive woes

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison feels the team’s current defensive woes can be cured.


Kyle Busch overlooked, but far from overmatched

Kyle Busch is hardly the people’s choice.


Classes suspended

Classes suspended North Jackson Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club, 8900 Shaffer Road, is suspending


Woman whose twin died in cliff fall lost ‘soul mate’

Woman whose twin died in cliff fall lost ‘soul mate’ ALBANY, N.Y. A woman accused of killing


What does fishing mean to you?

The recent election season revealed a lot about people, perceptions and proclivities. But we


Sunday News Shows

Sunday News Shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Reince Priebus,


Penguins vs. Bears How they match up

YSU MSU Points per game21.523.7 Opp. points16.232.8 Rushing avg.229.4134.8 Passing


Trump to pay $25M to resolve lawsuits

Associated Press SAN DIEGO President-elect Donald Trump has agreed to a $25 million settlement


High lead levels found in schools

Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland’s school district will replace hundreds of drinking


Boy’s family thanks Cincinnati Zoo

Associated Press CINCINNATI The family of the 3-year-old boy who slipped into a gorilla exhibit


EPA orders Flint to outline fixes before water switch

Associated Press DETROIT Flint must take several steps before switching its drinking water


Trump claims to save Ford plant, but it wasn’t shuttering doors

Associated Press DETROIT President-elect Donald Trump claimed Thursday that he convinced the


Senate hearing for Sessions likely to revisit racial issue

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate confirmation hearing of Sen. Jeff Sessions, President-


Friday’s NCAA Football Games

Friday’s NCAA Football Games No. 22 Boise State 42, UNLV 25 BOISE, IDAHO Jeremy McNichols ran


ON CAMPUS | Catching up with area FBS players

BIG TEN Indiana RB Devine Redding, Jr., Mineral Ridge/Cleveland Glenville — Rushed for 108 yards


Letang’s goal in overtime lifts Penguins over Islanders

Sidney Crosby created time and space in overtime, and that was all the defending Stanley Cup champions needed to cap a bounce-back victory.


GOLF

GOLF RSM Classic Friday At Sea Island, Ga. s-Seaside Course: 7,005 yards, par-70


This election wasn’t about Trump

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords When a political puck named Dick Tuck lost a California senate


Budget bill seeks dramatic changes

Opinion: COLUMBUS If you’ve spent any time listening to Gov. John Kasich over the past six years (or