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Zac Brown concert tops list of biggest local entertainment stories
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When it came to entertainment, the year 2017
Stories published December 28, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning Co. mulls female veteran housing at Oakhill
Mahoning Co. mulls female veteran housing at Oakhill
12 dead in fast-moving New York City apartment fire
12 dead in fast-moving New York City apartment fire
Defense lawyers want evidence suppressed in Jacob Larosa murder case
Defense lawyers want evidence suppressed in Jacob Larosa murder case
Actress Rose Marie of 'Dick Van Dyke Show' fame dies at 94
Actress Rose Marie of 'Dick Van Dyke Show' fame dies at 94
Rising energy costs eyed amid brutal cold snap gripping US
Rising energy costs eyed amid brutal cold snap gripping US
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 27
A Mahoning County Grand Jury Thursday indicted 27 people.
Prosecutor details charges against developer Dominic Marchionda
Prosecutor details charges against developer Dominic Marchionda
Former Craig Beach police chief faces child-porn charge
Former Craig Beach police chief faces child-porn charge
Trump attacks China after report of North Korea oil transfer
Trump attacks China after report of North Korea oil transfer
UPDATE | Democrat Jones officially declared winner in Alabama
Roy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result
Cleveland police officer acquitted in fatal shooting fired
Cleveland police officer acquitted in fatal shooting fired
Higher energy costs accompany bitter cold snap in US
Higher energy costs accompany bitter cold snap in US
First Night Youngstown marks final appearance of WRTA’s holiday bus
First Night Youngstown marks final appearance of WRTA’s holiday bus
City enters into $32K agreement for police radio systems
City enters into $32,000 maintenance agreement for police radio systems
UPDATE | Suppression hearing underway in Larosa murder case
Suppression hearing begins in Larosa murder case
County considers housing female veterans at Oak Hill
County considers providing housing for female veterans at Oak Hill
Man tells police he didn't hit wife, he just choked her
Man tells police he didn't hit wife, he just choked her
Man treated after North Belle Vista Avenue shooting
Man treated after North Belle Vista Avenue shooting
Missouri caregiver charged in killing of 94-year-old woman
Missouri caregiver charged in killing of 94-year-old woman
Large amount of fentanyl found during domestic violence call
Large amount of fentanyl found during domestic violence call
Ice Zone vacates building, rink to be operated by new owners
Ice Zone users question company’s methods of departure
Zac Brown concert tops list of biggest local entertainment stories
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When it came to entertainment, the year 2017
Warm ears for all
Youngstown City Schools students got their pick of hats of all colors, shapes and sizes to keep their ears warm during the cold winter season.
Alert Hubbard bank employees act quickly to help catch alleged ‘skimmers’
Alert Hubbard bank employees act quickly to help catch alleged ‘skimmers’
SZA’s ‘Ctrl’ tops list of year’s best albums
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press
Top films of 2017 ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Lady Bird’ top the list
LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer 1 “Dunkirk”: I’m not sure I’ve ever been so wholly transported by
Keeping it green after Christmas
Keeping it green after Christmas There are many drop-off sites to recycle your Christmas tree.
TV shows that top a long list
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK So-called “Peak TV” remains the blessing and
Human remains found near Greenway in Bristol Township are with Trumbull coroner for identification
Human remains found near Greenway in Bristol Township are with Trumbull coroner for identification
Trumbull Travel club plans trips for 2018
Trumbull Travel club plans trips for 2018
WEDNESDAY’S MEN’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
No. 1 Villanova 103, DePaul 85 CHICAGO Mikal Bridges scored 20 points, Phil Booth added 17
Huntington, Home Savings reach settlement
Huntington Bank and Home Savings Bank have reached a settlement in a lawsuit Huntington filed against Home Savings back in October.
Ohio winters provide colorful characters AT YOUR BIRD FEEDER
By Stephanie Hughes Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Every winter we are treated to an array
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: FX Project, 8 p.m. Barrel Run Crossing
YSU gets $1.5 million gift
The gift will be used for continued support of the Beeghly College of Education, including creation of a new endowment for the college, and for creation of two graduate fellowships
Summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township
white house Trump, in Washington, stays close to home
Associated Press WASHINGTON After living in Washington for nearly a year, President Donald Trump
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Shawndaya Brown and Michael Alvarado, Youngstown, boy,
Holiday cacti – there’s more than Christmas
By Lillian Quaranta OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The Christmas cactus is second in
Long lines at tax offices as homeowners try to beat hike
Associated Press HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. Homeowners are lining up in droves at local tax collection
Keep the bugs out!
Keep the bugs out! Insects from firewood can ruin plans for a quiet evening at home. Be sure to
Warren developer to renovate and reopen Robins Theater
Warren developer to renovate and reopen Robins Theater
Local November unemployment rate down from last year
The Mahoning Valley’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was down slightly to 5.4 percent from 5.8 percent reported in November 2016.
Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan celebrates Christmas
Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan celebrates Christmas
Office files motion to quash subpoenas
Office files motion to quash subpoenas YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s office will
FEMA sells disaster trailers at cut-rate prices despite ... Victim demand
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas The federal government typically spends up to $150,000 apiece
Struthers incoming treasurer resigns, council members say goodbye
Depatures in Struthers government as new faces prepare to begin
Brrr! After record snow, bitter cold spreads east
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. Freezing temperatures and below-zero wind chills socked much of the
Trump keeping promise to reduce cost of running UN
Editorial: While President Donald J. Trump’s foreign policy is schizophrenic at best, his administration is
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Darkest Hour (PG-13) During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western
Tickets on sale for annual Stars of Tomorrow
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The New Castle Playhouse will present its annual Stars of Tomorrow
As Calif. legalizes pot, laws collide at checkpoints
Associated Press PINE VALLEY, Calif. California legalizes marijuana for recreational use Monday,
Memories of AT&T Stadium differ for Ohio St. and USC
Buckeyes won championship there in January 2015
The Snow Moon
The Snow Moon When: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. What: Welcome in the new year with the first full moon of
Gnats infesting my house
Q. I have little gnats infesting my house. What are they? How can I get rid of them? Dave from
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
FX orders series by ‘AHS’ creator
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The FX channel says it has ordered a scripted dance musical series
Today
Today sports Youngstown Phantoms vs. Madison Capitols, 7:05 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front
We do not need the government to remind us that smoking kills
Opinion: WASHINGTON Preaching morality while practicing cupidity can be tricky, but various American
Mahoning Valley Race Course
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $11,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $5,000 7 Tiznow R J (Pilares, C.)
METRO digest
Browns’ Jackson will take plunge CLEVELAND His team already sunk, Browns coach Hue Jackson is
AROUND THE NBA | Wednesday’s games
Celtics 102, Hornets 91 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kyrie Irving scored 21 points, Al Horford had 20 points
911 calls show chaos of train derailment
Associated Press SEATTLE Whimpering in pain, bleeding from head injuries and dazed by the
GOP coddles the rich
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords It isn’t easy being a millionaire these days, especially if you’ve
Co-creator of MTV’s ‘Unplugged’ dies after being struck by taxi
Co-creator of MTV’s ‘Unplugged’ dies after being struck by taxi NEW YORK The co-creator of MTV’s
“Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A BAD BOY STORY” (8 P.M., FOX): In 2016, Sean
“Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A BAD BOY STORY” (8 P.M., FOX): In 2016, Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Bad Boy
Elusive rushing title may elude Steelers standout RB Bell
Tomlin says he may rest stars against Browns
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s bowl game recaps
INDEPENDENCE BOWL Florida State 42, Southern Miss 13 SHREVEPORT, LA. James Blackman threw
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Home, condo deals reach best-ever level COLUMBUS Ohio REALTORS reports the number of single-
Officials boost security in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve
Associated Press LAS VEGAS An unprecedented number of law enforcement officers and National
WEDNESDAY’s PREPS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Campbell 62, Badger 42 CAMPBELL Darion Jones’ 17 points included five
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