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Stories published November 27, 2016

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

Cleveland Hopkins Airport expands, quickens snow removal from runways

A federal grant has financed the improvements


YSU gets additional honor for its service to military veterans

GI Jobs magazine has designated it a military-friendly university


New vaccine against HIV could be 'final nail in the coffin' for the disease

More than 1,000 people a day are infected with the virus daily in South Africa


Delta apologizes for not booting disruptive pro-Trump passenger

The passenger taunted supporters of Hillary Clinton, a Facebook video shows


YSU expands its footprint in four Asian nations

University officials signed agreements or met with representatives of universities in China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan


'It was panic': Shootings in French Quarter of New Orleans leaves 1 dead, 9 hurt

The violence unfolded in the aftermath of a key Louisiana college football game


'Moana,' 'Fantastic Beasts' dominate Thanksgiving box office

The two films earned more than $100 million this holiday weekend


Lorain City Schools to follow Youngstown into state oversight, CEO

Lorain blames its downturn in academic achievement on newer and tougher state tests


Mahoning Valley Congressman Ryan: I have a shot to beat Pelosi

Tim Ryan says the Democratic Party needs a new message and messenger


Trump will end warmer Cuban relations without movement toward reforms, his aides say

America needs to get something in return for closer relations, they say


Kubalas 50th celebrated with Mass, brunch

POLAND Steve and Ginger Kubala of Poland, celebrated their 50th anniversary Aug. 14 with a Mass at

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Janine Marinelli, Anthony Balkan plan Dec. rite

AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marinelli of Austintown are announcing the upcoming wedding of

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Julie McClain, William Hall to marry in May

YOUNGSTOWN Roberta McClain is announcing the engagement of her daughter Julie McClain, to William

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Miss Meenachan, Mr. Widomski are engaged

CANFIELD Katie Meenachan and David Widomski, both of Canfield, are announcing their engagement.

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Brants’ 65th is honored at gathering

AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brant of Austintown were honored for their 65th anniversary at a

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Breakfast with Santa proceeds will benefit children's hospital

Breakfast with Santa will take place Dec. 3 at Antone’s Banquet Centre in Boardman.

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Hope House center receives grants


NAMI Mahoning Valley will host art show

NAMI Mahoning Valley will host art show YOUNGSTOWN NAMI Mahoning Valley is calling for works by


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will offer the following activity: Friday, lunch


SENIOR CITIZENS

PERI, Mahoning County Chapter 18, will have its annual Christmas meeting and sit-down dinner at noon


SENIOR MENU

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


OSU tops Michigan in overtime thriller

The play was 29 Lead, and it will go down in history as how Ohio State beat Michigan in one of the greatest games ever played by the Big Ten’s most storied rivals.


Roots of gambling run deep in Ralph Infante's Niles

The Niles of Ralph Infante’s youth and many years after that was a place where illegal gambling was easy to find.


Howland woman urges not giving up when insurance denies a medical claim

It took more than two years, multiple appeals and too many telephone calls and letters to count, but Amy Gardner Turek finally got approval for her health insurance to cover the breast-cancer treatment that’s saving her life.


Warren JFK harvests win

Warren JFK dominated Harvest Prep and shut down running back Daniel Bangura, who came in with more than 4,000 yards.


On the move: Penguins ride run game to victory

Third-seeded Jacksonville State is next for YSU.


For Dan and Pam Susany, the beat goes on and on

Valley couple lead drum circles

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Slocum bemoans effort in YSU loss

Canisius beat the YSU men 90-84 on Saturday at Beeghly Center.


Mother uses clemency as chance to help others

“I’m sure she’s going to be missed in that program, and I think she’s impacted a lot of people’s lives in a positive way,” her parole officer said.

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Boy Scouts council to host Bethlehem Peace Light

The light will be available from Tuesday through Dec. 21 at the Scout office in Warren.


Phantoms hold off Capitals in shootout

The Youngstown Phantoms lost a two-goal lead in the third period, but still got the 3-2 shootout victory against the Madison Capitals Saturday night.


prep roundup | Saturday’s games

Ursuline 58, Howland 50 HOWLAND Four players finished with double-digit points for Ursuline


Ed Puskas: Buckle up, the rivalry is back

How did Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler do this for 10 years?


Campus theater stages ‘Star Child’

Staff report SHARON, PA. Penn State Shenango Drama Club will present the original comedy “Star


Making ‘Allied’ was a gamble

Associated Press LOS ANGELES In a world of franchises, reboots and comic-book films, the


METRO DIGEST || Lordstown alumni invited to game

School fundraiser LORDSTOWN Lordstown schools invite alumni back to the high school for the Dec.


Holiday gift guide FOR THE MUSIC LOVER

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The holiday season means it’s time to once again attempt


BUSINESS DIGEST || Applicants sought for Turning Point

Career exploration YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown will have a “Career Exploration in the


Valley is still ‘Blue’

Opinion: Donald J. Trump did not win the presidency because he was the nominee of the Republican Party.


Mill Creek Park revives memories of Christmas past

Irene Zuercher, shows her grandsons Sebastyan Zuercher, 4, center, and Tyson Varnell, 6, how to peel open a chestnut during the Olde Fashioned Christmas Saturday afternoon at Lanterman’s Mill.


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

INSURANCE Sam Morocco, a personal insurance executive at Gem Young Insurance & Financial Services


Last-minute gifts can be found at the supermarket

You don’t have to shop way in advance or at a fancy store to get a great holiday gift. You can, if


Infrastructure spending isn’t credible economic stimulant

Opinion: WASHINGTON History has a sly sense of humor. It caused an epiphany regarding infrastructure


City of Niles fiscal crisis can no longer be ducked

Editorial: The recent indictment of ex-Mayor Ralph Infante of Niles and two others on government corruption and


Without Fidel, what’s in store for Cuba?

Associated Press HAVANA Music fell silent, weddings were canceled, and people wept in the


Ducks on draft

Associated Press SABATTUS, Maine In the worlds of birders and craft-beer lovers, there’s a new


INTER-TRI COUNTY LEAGUe | Honors

BOYS SOCCER First team Mark Vennetti, South Range Sr. Danny Linebaugh, Mineral Ridge Sr.


Concerns intensify over 'alt-right' direction of Trumbp administration

Associated Press ATLANTA Donald Trump’s disavowal of white supremacists who have cheered his


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, Nov. 27, the 332nd day of 2016. There are 34 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


McSorley leads Penn State to Big Ten title game

Trace McSorley completed 17 of 23 passes for 376 yards and four touchdowns.


Concerns intensify over ‘alt-right’ direction of Trump administration

Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday condemned a


COURTS

COURTS Columbiana COUNTY new cOMPLAINTS Estate of Allen Coe v. Judith Anderson, wrongful death


Seeking students, colleges reduce out-of-state prices

Seeking students, colleges reduce out-of-state prices HATTIESBURG, Miss. Graduating high


Blood Drives

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


Shiite militias legalized in Iraq

Associated Press BAGHDAD Rekindling sectarian rivalries at a sensitive time, Iraq’s parliament


Paying it forward

Associated Press Lisa Ludwinski expects to sell more pie at her Detroit bakery during the holiday


Amazon flooded with negative reviews of Megyn Kelly’s memoir

Amazon flooded with negative reviews of Megyn Kelly’s memoir Supporters of President-elect Donald


ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Parfait cup, Vaseline glass, yellow to clear, etched vines and flowers, trumpet shape, round foot,


Why fingers make handy, if not foolproof, digital keys

By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO It sounds like a great idea: Forget


Nature-inspired jewelry dazzles

Colorful butterflies are admired and even the inspiration for expensive, valuable jewelry. But, many


BRIDGE

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Week of Sunday, November 27, 2016

John Esarco et al to Anthony J. Bennett, Woodland Run, Canfield, $266,500. Jennie J. Nethess to


Joe Bonamassa returns to Youngstown

Joe Bonamassa will return to Youngstown Monday for a concert at Covelli Centre. Here are a few facts


Preventing arguments with teenagers

Q. In last week’s column, you advised parents not to argue with teenagers. That’s fine and dandy


area bowling scores

amron lanes Amron Senior (11-11) — Ron Chick 236-646, Bruce Davis 233-620, Doug Zolla 236-618, Bob


prep sports at a glance

FOOTBALL DIVISION VII STATE SEMIFINAL WARREN JFK 48, HARVEST PREP 7 JFK27777—48


publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Nov. 20

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Turbo Twenty-Three” by Janet Evanovich (Bantam) 2. “The Whistler” by John


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jenna Forsythe and Tyler Meadows, Girard, boy, Nov. 25


Pens defeat Devils in shootout

Associated Press pittsburgh Sidney Crosby tied it with 14 seconds left in regulation and Kris


The rise and fall of sports

Opinion: Amid the din of National Public Radio political news emerging from my phone app this week, this


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Craig Beach Village Council Finance Committee, 6 p.m., meeting to discuss the 2017


Black Friday online sales hit new high

Associated Press Holiday shoppers eager to snag big discounts turned to the internet in record


Browns could use Giants’ stability

Since making his first start on Nov. 21, 2004, Eli Manning has not missed a game.


Surgeon general wrong; addiction is not a disease

Opinion: Surgeon general wrong; addiction is not a disease Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s statement


CASTRO’S LIFE

CASTRO’S LIFE TITLES: Former president of Council of State and Council of Ministers, first


Will pain reliever harm the heart?

Q. I have just read about a study that shows pain relievers can lead to heart attacks. It said that