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Stories published December 27, 2017

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

Huntington, Home Savings settle suit

Huntington, Home Savings settle suit


Ice Zone vacates Boardman building, rink to be operated by new owners

Ice Zone vacates Boardman building, rink to be operated by new owners


Hat tradition warms the heads and ears of Youngstown students

Hat tradition warms the heads and ears of Youngstown students


Developer to renovate, reopen historic Robins Theater in Warren

Developer to renovate, reopen historic Robins Theater in Warren


Judge Milich says goodbye to veterans court in Youngstown

Judge Milich says goodbye to veterans court in Youngstown


Co-creator of 'MTV Unplugged' dies after being hit by taxi

Co-creator of 'MTV Unplugged' dies after being hit by taxi


Concert raises $700K for victims of Las Vegas shooting

Concert raises $700K for victims of Las Vegas shooting


Thousands of Puerto Rico police owed overtime call in sick

Thousands of Puerto Rico police owed overtime call in sick


Mahoning County prosecutor will challenge McKinney subpoenas

Mahoning County prosecutor will challenge McKinney subpoenas


Evaluation ordered for postal worker in colleagues’ slayings

Evaluation ordered for postal worker in colleagues’ slayings


Woman kidnapped, pushed into freezing river after shooting

Woman kidnapped, pushed into freezing river after shooting


Senate Majority PAC backed Jones’ winning Alabama campaign

Senate Majority PAC backed Jones’ winning Alabama campaign


Lawsuit: Sam’s Club discriminated against transgender worker

Lawsuit: Sam’s Club discriminated against transgender worker


Russia: Explosion injures 10 at St. Petersburg supermarket

Russia: Explosion injures 10 at St. Petersburg supermarket


Trump, GOP Hill leaders to meet at Camp David in January

Trump, GOP Hill leaders to meet at Camp David in January


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Beeghlys pledge $1.5M to YSU campaign

Beeghlys pledge $1.5M to YSU campaign


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Woman accuses driver of groping, attempted kiss

Woman accuses driver of groping, attempted kiss


Days of shoveling snow, bitter cold ahead for northern US

Days of shoveling snow, bitter cold ahead for northern US


Historic White House magnolia cut back for safety reasons

Historic White House magnolia cut back for safety reasons


Thursday service will commemorate quake, oppose new wells

Thursday service will commemorate quake, oppose new wells


Brazilians remain jailed in connection with skimming fraud case

Brazilians remain jailed in connection with skimming fraud case


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


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CRIMINAL OF THE DAY | He calls police during chase to report his car stolen

CRIMINAL OF THE DAY | He calls police during chase to report his car stolen


Girard judge will be sworn in for second term Friday

Girard municipal judge will be sworn in for second term Friday


November’s local unemployment rate down from last year

November’s local unemployment rate down from last year


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Second suspect in August shooting death in custody

Second suspect in August shooting death in custody


Sheriff: Officials may know the ID of the remains found by hunters

Sheriff: Officials may know the ID of the remains found by hunters


Warren man's Dec. 20 death ruled a homicide

Warren man's Dec. 20 death ruled a homicide


Singer files sex assault complaint against former Trump aide

Singer files sex assault complaint against former Trump aide


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS


Developer purchases downtown Warren theater

Developer purchases downtown Warren theater


SPORTS DIGEST || Poland-Boardman doubleheader tonight

The Poland and Boardman girls and boys varsity basketball varsity teams will face each other in a doubleheader tonight at Boardman High School.


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Therapy dog makes PAWSSitive impact on students in Liberty School District

Sixth-grader Vernon Gurley stops at the Liberty Middle School guidance counselor’s office every day to pet, feed and read a book to a furry friend.


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McKinney subpoenas Brown, others in election-fraud suit

12 people in total have been subpoenaed for depositions Tuesday by McKinney’s attorney.


Ed Puskas: ‘Coordinated’ departures bring changes to YSU

Penguins head coach Bo Pelini has lost two important assistants.


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Judge-elect Baldwin reflects on historic win, looks to future

Specialized dockets have the power to change lives, judge-elect says.


Ex-Steeler Harrison joins Patriots

James Harrison is no longer the odd man out or the oldest man in the locker room.


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Tuesday kicked off Kwanzaa at New Bethel Baptist

Dancers and drummers performed at the Kwanzaa celebration at New Bethel Baptist Church


Ledecky AP Female Athlete of the Year

Katie Ledecky got her start in swimming because she just wanted to make friends.


Suspect returns from Niagara Falls, is arraigned in municipal court

Bond was set at $2 million for the suspect in an August homicide who was brought back to the city last week.


Tomlin mum on Steelers’ lineup vs. Browns

Mike Tomlin isn’t sure how long of a break he wants to give his star players before the postseason begins.


TUESDAY’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL RECAPS

HEART OF DALLAS BOWL Utah 30, West Virginia 14 DALLAS Zach Moss ran for 150 yards with a


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Warren man shot to death on Main Avenue Southwest early Tuesday, woman also injured

Scott E. Rockenfelder Jr., 28, of Elm Road was killed and a female with him suffered a gunshot wound while they were in a car on Main Avenue Southwest at 2:18 a.m. Tuesday.


Thanks to 2 who delivered the news

It might surprise you to learn that I read news the “old fashion” way. Yes, I occasionally read


Old-school pinball enjoys a resurgence Bouncing back

By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. The old-school arcade game of


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Warren man found after house goes up in flames

The Christmas-Day fire apparently smouldered for hours.


Trumbull investigators trying to identify human remains found by hunters in Bristol Township

The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office hopes to use dental records from a person missing nearly a year to identify human remains found Monday near Mahan Denman Road.


Arrested Youngstown man tracked to Howland through iPhone he’s accused of stealing Saturday in Niles

Arrested Youngstown man tracked to Howland through iPhone he’s accused of stealing Saturday in Niles


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Court suicide, officer's death, corruption top Valley's 2017 news

On Oct. 21, police officer Justin Leo and his partner responded to a domestic-dispute call on Indiana Avenue. The 31-year-old was shot at the house to which he had responded, dying shortly thereafter at the hospital. The other officer shot and killed Leo’s shooter.


Pleas of not guilty

Pleas of not guilty YOUNGSTOWN Former Lowellville Police Chief Richard Jamrozik entered written


CHILD CARE

Associated Press SEATTLE In perhaps an unexpected twist, historically conservative strongholds


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Miley Cyrus: Tonight on “Late


ERIE WEATHER

Associated Press ERIE, Pa. A Christmas storm dumped a record amount of snow on Erie, Pa., and


Stocks finish slightly lower

Associated Press A listless day of trading on Wall Street ended with major stock indexes closing


T.I. helps mothers with Christmas shopping

T.I. helps mothers with Christmas shopping ATLANTA Rapper T.I. spent Christmas Eve spreading


Deputy rescues boy from frozen pond

Associated Press NEW HARMONY, Utah A Utah deputy sheriff said Tuesday he was desperate and numb


Cities sue Defense Department over gun-check system failures

Associated Press NEW YORK Three large U.S. cities filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the


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Trump predicts GOP and Dems will agree on health care plan

Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump is predicting that Democrats and


At Lulu Beans Cafe in Sharon, prepare to be ... BOWLED OVER

By REBECCA S. NIEMINEN news@vindy.com IF YOU GO Where: Lulu Beans Cafe, 234 E. State St.,


More turbulence ahead for US

Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication The year began with portentous questions: How


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St.


Columbus sets record with 140 homicides in ’17

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s capital city set a grim record Tuesday with its 140th homicide


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Northeast Ohio gas prices rise YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices jumped by 12 cents this week


Cook pork loin like a top chef this holiday season

Family Features This holiday season, you can impress your guests with these tips and recipes from


It’s the gift of gifts

Opinion: Unless you are spending this time of year at a spiritual retreat cut off from TV, newspapers or


Embrace Kwanzaa’s aims to repair damaged world

Editorial: As our nation and world bid adieu to 2017 and stand on the threshold of 2018, reflections on a host


France opens probe into tainted baby milk

Associated Press PARIS French authorities have launched a judicial probe in a tainted baby milk


Churchgoers stun Waffle House workers with $3,500 holiday tip

Associated Press CELINA, Ohio Employees of a Waffle House restaurant have received a tip of over


Happier healthier holidays without the guilt

Family Features The holidays are filled with temptations and opportunities to over-indulge, and if


Connected Links of the Week - Dec. 27

Tweets and photos from around the Valley.


Struthers Rotary visits Maplecrest Nursing Home

Struthers Rotary visits Maplecrest Nursing Home

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Austintown Lions, Lionesses celebrate Christmas

Austintown Lions, Lionesses celebrate Christmas

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Guatemala FM defends Israel embassy move

Guatemala FM defends Israel embassy move GUATEMALA CITY President Jimmy Morales’ top diplomat


Coroner IDs dismembered body found last month

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County coroner identified a dismembered body found in a


Harley-Davidson wants to teach more to ride

Associated Press MILWAUKEE Harley-Davidson is placing a renewed emphasis on teaching people to


GETTING A BOOST

Associated Press WASHINGTON Craft breweries are raising a glass to the Republicans’ new tax


Media face challenges with sexual misconduct

Associated Press NEW YORK Talk-show host Tavis Smiley isn’t just upset with PBS for firing him


Breakfast to keep on track this new year

Family Features With each New Year comes new goals and resolutions for the entire family. It’s the


YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 27

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2017. There are four days left in the year.


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