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After turkey, early-bird shoppers savor sales galore
Maddie Durkin, left, South Range High School junior, looks at Under Armour apparel as her friend Lindsay Bell, Ursuline High School sophomore, distracts herself with ...
Stories published November 25, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Stock market, low interest rates, vehicle incentives expected to drive car sales up
Two extra selling days in November and Black Friday deals are expected to make November 2016 the best November for car sales since 2001.
Ohio Senate to consider reducing restrictions on first-time OVI offenders
Legislation that would enable first-time drunken drivers to get behind the wheel of vehicles equipped with Breathalyzers is positioned to move through the Ohio Senate before the end of the year.
Tomorrow's Small Business Saturday grows from credit card promotion
Saturday is Heidi Goldberg’s favorite day of the year.
Angels for Animals' annual holiday sale starts next weekend
Angels for Animals invites the public to its annual holiday decorations, antiques and collectibles and jewelry sale next weekend in St. Andrews Hall, 4750 W. South Range Road.
Downtown Youngstown to showcase added holiday sparkle, events starting next Friday
Downtown Youngstown will sparkle even brighter this year, as the holiday lighting decor in Central Square will now extend four blocks down West Federal Street.
Hubbard native returns to Valley, hoping to create more accurate portrayal of blacks by media
Hubbard native Betty Dopson helped found the Committee to Eliminate Media Offensive To African People 30 years ago nearly to this day in New York City.
13 years later, Hubbard mom recounts her life-changing decision
Thirteen years ago this week, Holly Brest made a life-changing decision. After 11 years of drug abuse, she quit cold turkey, she says.
Downtown Youngstown gets ready for holiday celebrations
The Youngstown Holiday Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Friday, December 2.
City police busy with domestic violence cases today
City police busy with domestic violence cases today
Vice squad seizes drugs, cash while serving warrant
Vice squad seizes drugs, cash while serving warrant
Ohio coal sales dropped in 2015; Trump gives industry hope
Ohio coal sales dropped in 2015; Trump gives industry hope
Judge: Dylann Roof competent to stand trial in church shooting
Judge: Defendant competent to stand trial in church shooting
Death toll in Iraq bombing claimed by IS rises to 73
Death toll in Iraq bombing claimed by IS rises to 73
Shoppers hunt for deals, hit the shops for entertainment
Shoppers hunt for deals, hit the shops for entertainment
Florence Henderson, ’The Brady Bunch’ mom, dies at 82
Florence Henderson, ’The Brady Bunch’ mom, dies at 82
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at noon Dec. 3
Fundraiser set to aid volunteers
Fundraiser set to aid volunteers WARREN A basket auction and Dine Out 4 Paws fundraiser will
Warren JFK preps for record-setting running back
Warren JFK and Harvest Prep will meet Saturday in a Division VII state semifinal.
Parents get involved in Youngstown schools with PRIDE
Parents get involved in Youngstown schools with PRIDE
Warren Harding’s Bubon takes over as interim coach at Point Park
After 12 years as an assistant coach, Warren Harding graduate Gabe Bubon has the chance to lead his alma mater.
900 students get extra opportunities to sharpen skills
After-school program students are excited to learn because the program is kid friendly and designed specifically for them
SPORTS DIGEST || Mariners, D’backs make five-player trade
Mariners, D’backs make five-player trade SEATTLE The Seattle Mariners traded right-handed
Campbell police department raffles guns to raise funds for police dog
Department seeks replacement after police dog injured in car crash.
Big Ben-Brown combo, Steelers’ defense flatten Colts
Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown hooked up for three touchdowns Thursday night.
Ohio Valley Teen Challenge Choir brings message with music
The choir sings at churches, school and for other organizations.
Fitch baseball players exchange mitts for ladles
Austintown Fitch varsity baseball coach Joe Paris showed students gratitude
All eyes on Columbus as OSU, Michigan meet
Besides having national playoff implications, this year’s Ohio State vs. Michigan game is full of questions, story lines and intriguing matchups.
Boardman woman charged with 6 counts of bank fraud
The woman and a Cleveland man were named by a federal grand jury in a seven-count federal bank and securities fraud indictment.
METRO DIGEST || Insurance help
Insurance help SALEM Access Health Mahoning Valley offers residents free help to navigate their
Akron man accused of having sex with 14-year-old Girard girl
A federal grand jury gave an Akron man accused of having sex with a fourteen-year-old girl a five count indictment
After turkey, early-bird shoppers savor sales galore
Maddie Durkin, left, South Range High School junior, looks at Under Armour apparel as her friend Lindsay Bell, Ursuline High School sophomore, distracts herself with her phone during Black Friday shopping at Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Boosters hosts basketball tournament The boosters basketball tournament will take place on
Children clown around with Jocko the Clown
Boardman library welcomed special guest Joe Sullivan also known as Jocko the Clown to perform a show on Oct. 18.
Hitchcock Woods introduces Tiny Two’s toddler room
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hitchcock Woods Early Learning Center recently
Carnival brings Halloween fun to community
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland Junior Women’s Club hosted its
Children decorate sweet Halloween sugar skulls
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Sugar Showcase in Austintown hosted its
Boardman Community Briefs
Celebrate Short Fiction Day Space is still available for area fiction writers who want to be part
Austintown drives in new fundraiser
The Austintown PTSA - Parent Teacher Student Association - hosted their first annual Junk in Your Trunk sale on Oct. 22 in the parking lot between the Austintown Elementary and Intermediate Schools.
Families carve pumpkin path
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted a pumpkin
Divorce support group to meet
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will offer a DivorceCare support group beginning on Nov. 28 and
Children follow trail for treats
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The fourth annual Boo thru the Woods event was
Family-friendly fall fun takes place at Boardman Park
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hundreds of people went to Boardman Park on
Austintown Community Briefs
Celebrate Short Fiction Day Space is still available for area fiction writers who want to be part
Bonfire celebrates Battle of 224
To fire up students, faculty and the Canfield community before the Canfield High School football team played their arch-rivals, the Poland Bulldogs, the Canfield Local School District hosted its annual Community Bonfire on Oct. 27.
Rebecca Gregory | Dr. Karthik Vijayan
Rebecca Christine Gregory of Cleveland and Dr. Karthik Vijayan of Youngstown exchanged vows at a
Canfield Community Briefs
Blue Christmas service On Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m., Canfield United Methodist Church, located at 27 S.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Late interception helps Lions edge Vikings
Darius Slay intercepted Sam Bradford’s pass from the left hash across the field to help send the Lions into sole possession of first place in the NFC North.
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Thursday’s games
No. 10 Louisville 62, Wichita State 52 PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS Donovan Mitchell made two
woMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Thursday’s games
No. 10 Florida State 98, Winthrop 35 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Leticia Romero scored 17
Holiday giving might depend on how you voted
Associated Press NEW YORK This holiday season, elves and “joy” may be on the way out and
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Mahoning Valley Race Course TODAY’S ENTRIES Post time: 12:15 p.m. RACE 1 $17,000, 2 yo, 1M,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Dennis Martinez and Amanda Martinez Amador, Youngstown,
IS car bomb kills at least 56, including 20 Iranians, in Iraq
Associated Press HILLA, Iraq A car bomb tore through a gas station south of Baghdad on
Revelers cheer amid police at Macy’s parade
Associated Press NEW YORK Santa Claus, giant cartoon balloons and whimsical floats were
Wild turkeys return to New England
Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. Wild turkeys, once common across New England, are back after
Cavs’ Love hurts Blazers
Kevin Love didn’t think anything unusual was going on Wednesday night. The scoreboard told a different story.
No holiday for political talk, some post
As Americans feasted on turkey Thursday during the nation’s first major post-election holiday, some took to social media to describe the political gloating, loathing and subject avoiding they experienced around the Thanksgiving table.
Union: Lufthansa strike to last through Saturday
Union: Lufthansa strike to last through Saturday BERLIN A union representing pilots at German
Holiday gift guide DVD SETSSFlbthat are sure TO PLEASE
By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee (TNS) It happens every year. You have a list of people to buy
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Victory Highway, 8 p.m.: Live music on the lounge stage amid the
Nov. 7
Nov. 7 Disorderly conduct: Ronald Suprynowicz, 44, of Forest Hill Drive, was issued a summons for
BOARDMAN
BOARDMAN Nov. 10 Theft: Authorities arrested 30-year-old Darrell Merriwether at his Compton Lane
Museum to mark 75 years since Doolittle Raid
Museum to mark 75 years since Doolittle Raid DAYTON The national U.S. Air Force museum plans to
Sky is limit for private donors to inaugural
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. The scramble to shape his administration underway,
Brittany Quinn, Adam Robb to marry June 17
The parents of Brittany N. Quinn and Adam D. Robb, both of Kingsland, Ga., are announcing their
Man charged in crash that killed woman
Associated Press DAYTON A southwest Ohio man accused in a traffic crash that killed a woman has
Pursuit leads to fiery crash that kills three, injures 3
Associated Press NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. Authorities say a police chase led to a fiery crash that
Hollywood is hoping for a big weekend
Los Angeles Times After weathering a lackluster fall, Hollywood is looking to lift itself out of
Bryans mark 60th anniversary with cruise
Mr. and Mrs. James Bryan of Pinellas Park, Fla., marked their 60th anniversary with a family cruise
Cowboys’ rookie QB shows he can run, too
Dak Prescott showed off his strong arm even when effectively using his feet in yet another victory.
Guice’s record performance leads short-handed Tigers
Derrius Guice ran for a school-record 285 yards with four touchdowns.
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Nov. 25, the 330th day of 2016. There are 36 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Gilmore Girls’ are back – on Netflix
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES The familiar voices float softly from a black
Police arrest Youngstown man on four drug charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man was arrested Wednesday evening on a number of charges
Trump, Sanders and working class
Opinion: By Clark Ross The Charlotte Observer This summer, opining on the presidential election, I
Don’t let hate be the new normal
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Last Friday, a few blocks from my house, a
Figures show lower bear harvest
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Hunters killed 415 bears during the third day of Pennsylvania’s
DeVincents’ 60th honored with surprise party
Joseph and Ruth DeVincent of Boardman were honored for their 60th anniversary at a surprise party
Pumpkin painting preschoolers make unique creations
Students in Joy Bucci’s class at Poland North Preschool had fun and decorated pumpkins for Halloween on Oct. 17 and 18.
Trump should reassess
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service In one respect, Donald Trump is the true “hope and change”
Holiday shopping 101: Do so safely, prudently, locally
Editorial: Nothing signals the opening salvo of the frenzied holiday shopping season more visibly than the
Charter school loses its appeal
Associated Press COLUMBUS A court has dismissed an appeal by Ohio’s largest online charter
Poland Community Briefs
Celebrate Short Fiction Day Space is still available for area fiction writers who want to be part
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