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Stories published November 20, 2016

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Some roads reopening after closures due to crashes

Police estimated roughly 30 to 40 cars were involved in a pileup at state Route 711 this afternoon.


Crashes shut down numerous area roadways

There have not yet been reports of serious injuries, police said.


Steelers sack Browns

Pittsburgh ties Baltimore for first


Fire this morning damages house in Youngstown

No one was injured in the blaze


Seven people safely escape house fire in Campbell

Damage is estimated at $30,000


Man sets himself on fire in Akron street after post-election rant, witnesses say

The man was wearing a Marine Corps uniform when he doused himself in gasoline, they said


Romney is strong contender for U.S. secretary of state

Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis is 'impressive' prospect for secretary of defense, Pence says


'Fantastic Beasts,' Harry Potter spin-off, devours huge chunk of weekend box-office take

The film earned more than $75 million in its opening weekend


Empty Bowls dinner at YSU art museum to benefit Rescue Mission

The event is scheduled for Dec. 3


Ohio lawmaker wants to clarify right to carry concealed weapons into church

Current state statutes are vague, the Republican legislator from Urbana says


Train derailment today in India kills at least 115; many still trapped

Train accidents are common in India, with about 15,000 people dying in them annually


Two teens arrested in Chicago over shooting death of 15-year-old over shoes

A boy and a girl have been apprehended in the death of the grandson of an Illinois congressman


8 arrested in clash in Texas between White Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter

The confrontation took place near the dedication of a monument to the contributions of African-Americans


Trump slams 'Hamilton' cast anew today; Pence says he wasn't offended

'That's what freedom sounds like,' the vice president-elect said of the boos he received


YSU to host Samford in first-round playoff game at 5 p.m. Saturday

The Penguins were one of three Missouri Valley Conference teams that made the cut for postseason play today.


John and Lucille Hrinak celebrate 75th anniversary

STRUTHERS John and Lucille (Marinelli) Hrinak of Struthers are celebrating their 75th anniversary

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Pannozzoes mark 50th with family dinner

BOARDMAN Frank and Patricia Pannozzo of Boardman were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary

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Mrs. Claus to visit West Side Cats


Chili cook-off set at Shrine Club


Students are selling dough for dollars

Students are selling dough for dollars BROOKFIELD Brookfield Middle School students are selling


UP FOR ADOPTION

Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Lilly Info:


Angels to host Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe

Angels’ annual Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe will take place Dec. 7 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.

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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Magdalene Zucco Pesa

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Magdalene Zucco Pesa HONOREE Residence: Ironwood Assisted Living,

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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Nancy Bucci

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Nancy Bucci HONOREE Residence: Assumption Village, North Lima Date of

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


SENIOR CITIZENS

Holy Family Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Parish Hall, 2729 Center Road,


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Republicans realizing with win, no one left to blame

If President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans don't deliver, they will face a serious reckoning with voters. That could begin with the 2018 midterm elections, when every House member and one-third of the Senate will be up for re-election.


RED-HOT PENGUINS: YSU offense comes alive in blowout of Bears

The Youngstown State offense had its best performance of the season, and one of the best in school history, as the Penguins picked up their eighth win in impressive fashion beating Missouri State 65-20 on a chilly Saturday at Plaster Stadium.


Scent at Arms Museum calls up best of Christmas memories

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


Tease photo

Eagles soar to state semis

Warren JFK overwhelms Norwalk

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Ryan says the reforms would give more party leaders a voice

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, Saturday released his proposed


Hawaii’s strong start too much for YSU

Dunn led Penguins with 14


Thousands convene at Covelli for Circus Xtreme

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Emma Viglio


Werbik scores two in Phantoms’ win

Kulbakov stopped 22 shots for Youngstown


Heidelberg brings one of nation’s hottest craft beers to Valley

Local distributor intent on bringing more new tastes as it introduces one of the hottest craft beer brands in the nation to Youngstown


Bohren resigns from Southington

He’s five wins short of 300


LGBTQ dinner celebrates family, improved facility

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.


METRO DIGEST || Nevels Temple toy giveaway

Nevels Temple Church, 939 Elm St., will have a toy giveaway from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Nov. 29 with items for infants and children up to age 17.


Disney’s ‘Beauty’ as a live movie

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Director Bill Condon was only interested in turning


Puskas to speak to Curbstone Coaches

Puskas to speak to Curbstone Coaches BEAVER TOWNSHIP Vindicator sports editor Ed Puskas will


METRO DIGEST || Cafaro funeral Monday

Cafaro funeral Mon. YOUNGSTOWN Services for Flora M. Cafaro will be at noon Monday in St.


PSU-Shenango lecture series continues Nov. 30

A discussion on the Old Amish is free


Amid small-car slide, Cruze plant aims to survive

Both GM and union officials are adamant that the cut of the Lordstown plant's third shift, announced recently, has nothing to do with the performance of the plant’s workers. “Small car sales have been softening and we expect that to continue into 2017,” said Tom Wickham, GM spokesman. “With fuel prices staying in the range of $2 per gallon, consumers have been shifting their focus to crossovers and large pickups and SUVs."


Americans must speak out against bigotry, prejudice

Opinion: As a Catholic and a social justice advocate for many years who promoted equal rights for both minorities and women, I am horrified by this election as many of you are.


Campaigns trying to quash Trump’s victory through electors

Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Grassroots campaigns have sprung up around the country to try to


Sabres take down Pens in shootout

Crosby scored for Pittsburgh


Rams’ Hill won’t be active today

Cornerback arrested after crash


Mahoning valley race course

Mahoning valley race course Saturday’s results TRACK CONDITION: sloppy First Race - Purse


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCOUTS Curt Leonard, son of Clay and Cheryl Leonard, has earned his Eagle Scout


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Cavaliers’ Smith not planning on invite

He’s never been asked to be in 3-point shooting contest


Morse’s 27 not enough against S. Alabama

YSU concludes its Mobile swing today


Great Scott! OSU escapes MSU scare

Spartans failed on late 2-point try


Edwards fastest of contenders in final practice

Johnson, Logano, Busch racing for championship


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Brookfield Township Trustees, 7:30 p.m., special meeting with executive session to


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

NOVEMBER Thursday — Second annual What We’re Thankful 4-Miler & 3K Walk at the Davis Family YMCA,


ITCL | League honorees

CROSS COUNTRY BOYS First team Palmer Cameron, Mineral Ridge C.J. Seitz, McDonald Carson


‘Funny Thing’ happens on the way to YSU

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Tragedy? Not this week. Instead, YSU


COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS Columbiana COUNTY new cOMPLAINTS Witmer’s Inc. v. Gary Welsh, money. State of Ohio


Area bowling scores

amron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles — Norris Jamenson 227-209-569, Jim Seabrook 194-179-542,


Virginia Tech recovers to defeat N. Dame

Hokies rallied after 17-point deficit


Political risks come with control for GOP

Associated Press WASHINGTON For Republicans, there will be no one left to blame. As they


BRIDGE

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Jury recommends death sentence in Ohio triple slaying

Associated Press CLEVELAND A jury recommended Saturday that a young man be put to death for


OSU to submit audit proposal

Associated Press COLUMBUS If lawmakers explicitly empower Ohio’s auditor to review the


Trump, Romney set aside conflict to focus on future

Associated Press BEDMINSTER, N.J. President-elect Donald Trump and Mitt Romney met Saturday at


Will ‘Turn’ be back?

Q. I have been unable to get any information regarding the return of the AMC series “Turn:


Trump: Apologize for ‘Hamilton’ speech

President-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.


How to clean a dishwasher

The dishwasher is your go-to cleaning machine, especially after a big family meal. Now and then, you


Whitehead, Lewis win National Book Awards

Whitehead, Lewis win National Book Awards NEW YORK On a night of nervous laughter and cathartic


With Google’s new app, digitize old photo prints

By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Google wants to make digitizing your many


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

BBB schedules its annual meeting YOUNGSTOWN The Better Business Bureau serving Columbiana,


TRAVEL APP FlightSpeak launches CheckPoint

PRNewswire SEATTLE FlightSpeak, the most comprehensive global airport information mobile app for


2 Ohio River islands donated to West Virginia Land Trust

2 Ohio River islands donated to West Virginia Land Trust WHEELING, W.VA. Two Ohio River islands


Some panic, others indifferent about losing their Obamacare

Tribune News Service The 20 million Americans who have gained health coverage under the Affordable


Ryan rolls the dice

Opinion: In 1984, Mahoning Valley Sheriff James A. Traficant Jr., who rode a wave of popularity to a seat in


Today’s entertainment picks:

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


View Infante’s indictment with a dose of skepticism

Editorial: Based on the outcome of the much heralded, highly publicized Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal


Did academia bolster Trump?

Opinion: WASHINGTON Many undergraduates, their fawn-like eyes wide with astonishment, are wondering: Why


ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the


Weather satellite rockets into space

Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The most advanced weather satellite ever built rocketed


Offender list brings up questions about cost

Associated Press TOLEDO Two Ohio lawmakers are looking at proposing legislation that would


PM pain reliever triggers loss of memory

Q. My wife had sleep problems for years, and started taking Tylenol PM every night (for the


Passing on Ben haunts Browns

Franchise QB continues to elude Cleveland


Some try to quash Trump’s victory

Associated Press BEDMINSTER, N.J. President-elect Donald Trump and Mitt Romney met Saturday at


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Lindsey and Demetrius Ison, Canfield, boy, Nov. 18.


Collectors look to score skittles game packages

This 16-inch-high turkey made in 1907 is not a toy, but a “package” that held game parts. It is made


Obama in Peru on final overseas trip

Obama in Peru on final overseas trip LIMA, Peru Trying to tie up loose ends of his foreign-


Kendrick’s book shares ‘goofy’ life

By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK After a recent signing session to promote her new


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2016. There are 41 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


HOLIDAY RUSH

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS The slowly improving economy could boost travel over