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Salvation Army ringer inspires shoppers to give
Salvation Army bell ringer Damon Kennedy Sr. of Youngstown sings Christmas carols during his shift at Walmart in Boardman.
Stories published December 21, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Valley retirees remind Trump of his promises
In a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, local retired autoworkers reminded Trump of his promises to save manufacturing jobs – and that many of them helped get him elected because of their belief in those promises.
Governor signs revenge porn bill supported by Valley woman
People who share “revenge porn” will soon find themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Sharon man charged in rape, strangulation of minor
City police arrested a Sharon, Pa., man this morning wanted In the rape of a minor at gunpoint.
Large crowd on hand for fire victims' fundraiser at East High School
Large crowd on hand for fire victims's fundraiser at East High School
Dancing FBI agent who shot man at Denver bar pleads guilty
Dancing FBI agent who shot man at Denver bar pleads guilty
Man shot inside South Side home ID'd as Sherman Moore Jr.
Man shot inside South Side home ID'd as Sherman Moore Jr.
Kasich veto sets up Ohio showdown over abortion limit
Kasich veto sets up Ohio showdown over abortion limit
Pa. state police say son set home ablaze, killing 92-year-old father
Pa. state police say son set home ablaze, killing 92-year-old father
Supreme Court won’t let Trump administration begin enforcing asylum ban
Supreme Court won’t let Trump administration begin enforcing asylum ban
Pa. newscaster fired for race comments gets new broadcasting job
Pa. newscaster fired for race comments gets new broadcasting job
Authorities: Cincy police officer died by self-inflicted gunshot
Authorities: Cincy police officer died by self-inflicted gunshot
New Wilmington, Pa. woman faces three criminal homicide counts
New Wilmington, Pa. woman faces three criminal homicide counts
Labor Department announces mobile-friendly job portal
Labor Department announces mobile-friendly job portal
Inmates push for class action suit against Cleveland jail
Inmates push for class action suit against Cleveland jail
Trump call with Turkish leader led to US pullout from Syria
Trump call with Turkish leader led to US pullout from Syria
Flights resume at London Gatwick; hunt still on for drones
Flights resume at London Gatwick; hunt still on for drones
Supreme Court: Justice Ginsburg has cancerous growths removed from lung
Supreme Court: Justice Ginsburg has cancerous growths removed from lung
Fire risk forces recall of 874K Ford F-Series pickup trucks
Fire risk forces recall of 874K Ford F-Series pickup trucks
Liberty man gets life plus 26 years for beating death of elderly neighbor
Liberty man gets life plus 26 years for beating death of elderly neighbor
Beatitude House gets $20,000 grant from The Youngstown Foundation
Beatitude House has received a $20,000 grant from The Youngstown Foundation
Youngstown police probe shooting death on South Side
Youngstown police probe shooting death on South Side
Ohio unemployment rate unchanged from October to November
Ohio unemployment rate unchanged from October to November
Bakers upset with missing tips on Hershey’s Kisses candy
A group of bakers say batches of Hershey’s Kisses that don’t have their trademark tip are ruining the look of their desserts
Christopher’s says goodbye to downtown
Christopher and Shawna Bonacci will continue their catering business and open a food truck.
McDonald wins battle of unbeaten girls teams
McDonald shut down Western Reserve’s high-scoring offense.
Local organizations work to keep poor fed, warm through season
Many organizations are in frequent need of food and monetary donations, as well as individuals interested in volunteering.
Valley’s Luklan set for Fiesta Bowl
In 27 seasons as a college football official, Boardman resident Rob Luklan has enjoyed a field-level view of some of the nation’s best players, coaches and teams.
YSU defeats Thiel, closes out non-conference play
Mary Dunn scored 22 points and Chelsea Olson flirted with a triple-double
YPD begins giving out donated gift cards for the holidays
The donor has provided the cards for the fourth straight year.
Commission asks state to end Niles fiscal emergency
More than four years after millions in deficit spending led to a fiscal emergency declaration from the state auditor, the fiscal commission agrees that Niles has finally righted the ship.
No arrest in child-porn raid
Law-enforcement authorities have been investigating the case since August.
Co-defendant sentenced in murder case
Although he said he did not like it, Judge R. Scott Krichbaum honored a deal Thursday for a reduced sentence with a co-defendant in a June murder case
Youngstown Playhouse Another fun visit to Tuna, Texas
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s “Tuna” series
Bale is sight to behold in exhausting ‘Vice’
‘Vice’ Opens: Tuesday Starring: Christian Bale (above), Amy Adams Rating: R for language and
Salvation Army ringer inspires shoppers to give
Salvation Army bell ringer Damon Kennedy Sr. of Youngstown sings Christmas carols during his shift at Walmart in Boardman.
Veteran draws millions in donations for Trump’s border wall
An online fundraiser started by an Air Force veteran to pay for construction of President Donald Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall was up to millions of dollars Thursday, bringing further attention to an issue that could lead to a government shutdown.
Poland students create crafts
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Two classes at Poland Union Elementary School worked
Annual Olde Fashion Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted its annual Olde Fashion
CVMS food drive benefits Second Harvest Food Bank
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School student council sponsored
Mill Creek Park plans renovations for Ford Nature Center
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park aimed to collect the money needed to
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland defeats Struthers in NE8 debut The Poland Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team
Santa supper helps families celebrate holiday
Boardman Park hosted their 15th annual Supper with Santa event at the Lariccia Family Community Center.
Fellows Riverside Garden hosts annual winter celebration
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks are celebrating Fellow
CHC students build gingerbread houses
Second-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School received a special holiday visit from former Canfield School Board member Barry Tancer on Dec. 13.
Canfield Sports Briefs
CHS swimmers compete against GlenOak The Canfield High School swim teams came in second against
Hilltop Elementary School collects winter gloves
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School participated in a
Local schools hosts holiday party for students with special needs
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Local School District hosted its annual Special
Canfield Community Briefs
FAFSA workshop Applying for federal student aid can be very intimidating, but the MCCTC Adult
Students explore science
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Stadium Drive Elementary School explore science
Poland Community Briefs
Cardinal Mooney speech and debate hosts Christmas cookie walk On Dec. 22 beginning at 10 a.m., the
Poland Union students prepare for the holiday
Kindergartners and first-graders at Poland Union Elementary School celebrated the holiday early with a pajama day.
Friends learn about services available to local veterans
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Friends of the Austintown Library recently hosted
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls JV squad has victory over Massillon The Boardman Lady Spartans junior varsity squad improved
Fellows Riverside Garden hosts annual winter celebration
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks are celebrating Fellow
Fellows Riverside Garden hosts annual winter celebration
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks are celebrating Fellow
Poland’s Caring Club works to spread kindness in December
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland students created and distributed bucket filler
Austintown Sports Briefs
Austintown girls defeat Mooney The girls varsity basketball team defeated Cardinal Mooney on Dec.
Santa Claus visits the Austintown library
The Austintown library hosted their first Reindeer Games event on Dec. 10.
New Congress will have to follow some new standards
Editorial: Its official name is the CoN- gressional Accountability Act, but the subtitle could be the “Blake
Is Google googling you?
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons I thought Facebook knew too much about me, but it turns out Google
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Source: Travis Scott in talks to perform at halftime show NEW YORK Rapper Travis
christmas What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday, Christmas
college football | Gasparilla Bowl
Marshall 28, South Florida 20 TAMPA, FLA. Isaiah Green completed 17 of 25 passes for 221 yards,
Putin issues warning on nuclear war threat
Associated Press MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a chilling warning Thursday
Parents seek $1B in damages from N. Korea over son’s death
Associated Press WASHINGTON A wrongful-death lawsuit filed this year by the parents of U.S.
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 21
Today is Friday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2018. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter arrives
‘Welcome to Marwen’ is sexist, lifeless
“Welcome to Marwen” Rating: PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence, some disturbing images, brief
mahoning county Indictments
A county grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Taquashon Ray, 22, Wakefield
Youngstown government facing major fiscal challenges in 2019
Opinion: Youngstown’s finances were on shaky ground before the state auditor’s office told the city that it
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty
A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30
Report: Widespread fraud in agency that provides inmate jobs
The state watchdog is alleging widespread fraud within the Ohio agency that provides prison jobs for inmates, including furniture building and vehicle repair
Reunions & Class Notes
Campbell Memorial Class of 1967 will have its Jan. 8 gathering at Buddy’s Cafe, 28 Jacobs Road,
House OKs legislation containing wall funds
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s demand for border wall funds hurled the
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Poland Township trustees, special meeting, 10 a.m., government center, 3339
Defense secretary resigning
Mattis clashed with Trump on policies Associated Press WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “A Tuna Christmas,” 7:30 p.m.: A veteran female cast brings to life
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will welcome Sr. Regina Rogers of OSU at its next
college football
college football summary gasparilla bowl Marshall 38, South Florida 20 Marshall21737—38
Steelers rookie goes from project to starter
Jaylen Samuels spent the months leading up to the 2018 NFL draft answering one question over and over again.
Rust scores twice to lead Penguins past Wild
Bryan Rust has no explanation for his career-best scoring run
CLEVELAND BROWNS
CLEVELAND BROWNS OL coach Bob Wylie injured in practice BEREA Beloved Browns offensive line
college basketball roundup | Thursday’s games
MEN No. 2 Duke 69, No. 12 Texas Tech 58 NEW YORK Zion Williamson had 17 points, 13 rebounds
Boardman Community Briefs
Consumer information series: understanding video games This program on understanding video games,
Austintown Community Briefs
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s Join the Austintown library every Wednesday in January at 10 a.m. for
Fitch shaves facial hair to raise awareness
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School hosted its first shave-off
Fellows Riverside Garden hosts annual winter celebration
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks are celebrating Fellow
Gordon suspended again
Patriots receiver Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely for a substance abuse violation.
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