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V24: Holiday events in the Mahoning Valley
dances USA Dance Snowflake Ball: Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard, 4 to 9 p.m. Dec.
After 17 surgeries, Sebring teen is glad to be on the mend
Sydney Samblanet isn’t the average 14-year-old. She’s beat nearly every Legend of Zelda video game in existence; her favorite animal is the spotted hyena; and ...
Stories published November 23, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Holiday retailers strive 'to steal each other's market share,' analyst says
For many, Amazon is The Grinch this season
Should 70 mph speed limits stay? Ohio leaders plan study
A new report shows sharp increases in fatal accidents in such zones in the Buckeye State.
Alabama police officer shoots suspected armed robber to death
The Thanksgiving Day shooting occurred at a Texaco gas station in Pell City.
Police probe possible crime against congressman whose nude photo was posted online
Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton of Texas suggests he's a victim of revenge porn.
This weekend's Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill begins Mill Creek Park holiday events
The event will take place Saturday and Sunday at Lanterman's Mill.
Las Vegas sheriff: Gunman fired more than 1,100 rounds in mass shooting
The shooter killed 58 people and injured hundreds last month.
Man stops for stranded driver on West Side I-680 ramp, gets shot
Youngstown police have been unable to locate the suspect or his vehicle.
President Trump thanks troops, himself for progress on Afghanistan, ISIS fronts
The president delivered turkey sandwiches to a Coast Guard station as well on Thanksgiving.
James Vint Jr. was sorting through items donated to the family by the community when the fire broke out
By SAMANTHA PHILLIPS and WILLIAM K. ALCORN sphillips@vindy.com alcorn@vindy.com HUBBARD A
McKinney won’t concede race or reveal future plans
McKinney doesn’t concede mayoral race, board of elections addresses mistakes
Nasser Hamad, recently transferred to prison, appeals conviction and sentence
Nasser Hamad, recently transferred to prison, appeals conviction and sentence
Holiday events in the Mahoning Valley
dances USA Dance Snowflake Ball: Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard, 4 to 9 p.m. Dec.
Family, friends celebrate woman’s 109th birthday
Today, Nellie Beach is thankful to see her 109th birthday.
Raiders’ Remish is a two-way terror
The South Range linebacker has made 134 tackles, including for losses.
Browns’ Gordon practices for the first time since Aug. 31, 2016
Josh Gordon is eligible to play in Cleveland’s Dec. 3 game at the Los Angeles Chargers.
‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ returns to Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The North American tour of Moscow Ballet’s ”Great Russian Nutcracker”
Akron Children’s family is thankful for local care
The Plant family is complete thanks to local hospital that provided hope.
East Side church celebrates its 100th anniversary
You could safely say Elizabeth Miller is a walking encyclopedia and historian of all things Jerusalem Church of Youngstown.
After 17 surgeries, Sebring teen is glad to be on the mend
Sydney Samblanet isn’t the average 14-year-old. She’s beat nearly every Legend of Zelda video game in existence; her favorite animal is the spotted hyena; and she has undergone a total of 17 surgeries for scoliosis.
Austintown man gets probation for signing dead peoples’ names to petitions
Man used forged signatures to meet quotas, prosecutors said
Reported robbery
Reported robbery YOUNGSTOWN For the second time in a week, a man said he met someone in a
Olympic champ Douglas says she was among victims
The 21-year-old Douglas is the latest high-profile gymnast to come forward against Larry Nassar.
THE GAME AT A GLANCE Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines
RECORDS & RANKINGS: No. 8 Ohio State (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 9) at Michigan (8-3, 5-3), WHEN:
In terror-wary NYC, security tight for Macy’s parade
In terror-wary NYC, security tight for Macy’s parade NEW YORK Sand-filled sanitation trucks
Ohio Turnpike predicts smooth travel
Associated Press BEREA Smooth Thanksgiving holiday travel with no construction slowdowns is
Ohio attorney general’s office files legal action seeking removal of Mecca Township fiscal officer
Ohio attorney general’s office files legal action seeking removal of Mecca Township fiscal officer
An illegal vote means probation for an Austintown man
Man pleaded to attempted illegal voting after voting despite lacking U.S. citizenship
Council member-elect challenges council member’s status
Marc Cossette moved out of the village, and thereby forfeits his council seat, Sam Moffie, council member-elect says
college basketball
college basketball Wednesday’s games MEN No. 5 Villanova 66, Western Kentucky 58 PARADISE
US Navy plane with 11 aboard crashes into Pacific; 8 rescued
Associated Press TOKYO Eight people were rescued and three remained missing after a U.S. Navy
Navajo family gets electricity in time for the holidays
Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. For years, Thomas and Annie Hamm walked around their
Jury convicts men for blaze that led to firefighter’s death
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio homeowner and his nephew were convicted Wednesday of murder
Drink it all in, Vindys fans
The Vindicator really packs a wallop. I’m talking about The Vindicator Double IPA, which is a
Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Uber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking
District fires superintendent charged with raping child
Associated Press BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio An Ohio superintendent facing rape and other charges for
NFL PREVIEWS | Today’s games
MINNESOTA (8-2) at DETROIT (6-4) WHEN: 12:30 p.m. (Fox). OPENING LINE: Lions by 2. RECORD
A tale of two strife-filled, hope-filled Thanksgivings
Editorial: Much like 154 years ago this week when Republican President Abraham Lincoln first officially
Prevent next season’s diseases now Next gardening season
By David Sprague OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Well, the temperatures dropped fast the past
Christmas on Square in downtown Warren
Staff report WARREN Christmas in the Square returns to downtown Warren on Dec. 1 from 5 to 8
Mathews to honor 1988 girls title team
Staff report VIENNA Mathews High School will honor its 1987-88 Division III state championship
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Mangia,” presented by Top Hat Productions. Fairview Arts and Outreach Center,
Where to keep bee house over winter
Q. I bought a bee house and put it in my yard this summer. Should I bring it in for the winter?
Really fresh trees!
Really fresh trees! Plan your trip to a local Christmas tree farm, learn about the many kinds of
Michigan’s ground game struggles against better teams
The Wolverines averaged just 88 yards rushing in losses to Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan State.
Louisville: Freshman won’t play for Cards
Associated Press Louisville said that freshman forward Brian Bowen will not play for the school
Democrats face hot-potato politics of sexual predation, too
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats have been quick to support the “me too” chorus of women –
Cleveland police union president ousted in member vote
Associated Press CLEVELAND The president of Cleveland’s largest police union who drew criticism
Counting blessings
Associated Press HOUSTON The kitchen where George and Arva Dorsey prepare an 18-dish feast every
LET’S GO SHOPPING
LET’S GO SHOPPING Below are the store openings. Bed, Bath & Beyond: Closed today; 6 a.m. to 10
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Support for schools
Support for schools YOUNGSTOWN Bursts of orange are popping up across the city to show support
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
BNI leadership CANFIELD BNI, an international networking organization specializing in business
record reviews Pop music releases for holiday season
Associated Press Here’s a collection of holiday albums reviewed by The Associated Press. Sia
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Coco (PG) Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Randy Velez, 8 p.m. Barrel Run Crossing
Woman receives jail time for drunken crash that left two injured
Woman had a blood-alcohol level of .201 at the time of the crash, prosecutors said
Try something new! Kokedama, Japanese garden art
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The art of kokedama translates from “koke”
A nod, and a nodding off, today to another year of American hilarity
Opinion: WASHINGTON Tryptophan, an amino acid in turkey, is unjustly blamed for what mere gluttony does,
Gifts for gardeners
Gifts for gardeners The master gardener volunteers have a variety of garden art available for your
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 23
Today is Thursday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2017. There are 38 days left in the year. This is
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Q&A with Barbra Streisand speaks on Netflix concert and sexual assault
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK If you want to see Barbra Streisand sing live,
Santa’s Winter Barn
Santa’s Winter Barn When: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. What: Come visit Santa and some of his
“Anne of Green Gables: THE GOOD STARS” (8 P.M., PBS): Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13
“Anne of Green Gables: THE GOOD STARS” (8 P.M., PBS): Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13 and faces
West Siders can celebrate new library
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN All current and former residents of the West Side are invited to the
Small retailers aim for emotional ties the big chains might lack
Associated Press NEW YORK Some smaller retailers will tug at shoppers’ heartstrings during the
A look at what some stores have planned for Black Friday
Associated Press NEW YORK With Black Friday having stretched into a November full of deals,
A time to give thanks
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons “Thanksgiving used to be my favorite holiday of the year. Now I
Akron Children’s family is thankful for local care
The Plant family is complete thanks to local hospital that provided hope.
Shots fired at officers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Ohio said an unidentified person fired several shots at