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Vindy.com for December 24, 2018
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Stories published December 24, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Rescue mission nears fundraising goal
By SAMANTHA PHILLIPS sphillips@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley is progressing on its quest to raise enough funding to construct a new shelter. Thanks to the shelter workers’ fundraising efforts and generous community contributions, the Rescue Mission is $471,332 away from that goal.
Browns football gloom has evaporated
Associated Press CLEVELAND Just a year ago, the Browns were winless. They were aimless. They looked hopeless. Disgusted with their laughable team, some Cleveland fans spent the holidays planning a tongue-in-cheek parade around FirstEnergy Stadium to celebrate a probable 0-16 season. Coach Hue Jackson promised to jump into Lake Erie (but not in the winter). Those gloomy days are long gone. The Browns have turned it around.
Hope Academy meets needs of student on the margins
By JESSICA HARDIN jhardin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In ninth grade, Kimberly Clinkscale was distracted by chaos at home until a teacher noticed she was struggling. “She helped me all the way through college to help me to get my associate’s degree in early childhood development. ... I really believe I’m here because of that teacher,” Clinkscale said.
Rescue Mission moves closer to fundraising goal for new shelter
Rescue Mission moves closer to fundraising goal for new shelter
Two families involved in kidney transplant donation
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com HOWLAND For Kevin Vanoverbeke, Santa Claus arrived this Christmas in the form of his lifelong best friend, Chris Amadei. The former golf professional at Oak Tree Country Club in West Middlesex, Pa., was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes on Dec. 13, 1990. For 18 months, he has been in desperate need of a kidney-pancreas transplant.
UK bans pet shops from selling puppies and kittens
Animal welfare triumph as British government announces ban on 3rd party sales of puppies and kittens
In China, Santa gets pushed out as country’s leaders emphasize tradition
Christmas is still a festive shopping season in China, but the holiday cheer is more subdued as the Communist Party emphasizes traditional culture
Secret Santas: Charity buys and erases past-due medical debt
A pair of retired debt collectors are now using their expertise to buy millions of dollars in past-due medical debt for pennies on the dollar
Santa gets pushed out as China's leaders emphasize tradition
Santa gets pushed out as China's leaders emphasize tradition
Experience of a lifetime
Tennessee Titans, FedEx, USO team up to deliver unique career opportunity to Struthers graduate/Army specialist
Man accused of exposing himself in front White House
Man accused of exposing himself in front White House
Seahawks sign coach Pete Carroll to extension through 2021
Seahawks sign coach Pete Carroll to extension through 2021
Maine congressman ends legal challenge to opponent’s victory
Maine congressman ends legal challenge to opponent’s victory
Pope: Forgo greed and gluttony of Christmas for simple love
Pope: Forgo greed and gluttony of Christmas for simple love
South Korea fines BMW $10 million over several engine fires
South Korea fines BMW $10 million over several engine fires
Ex-Disney actor charged with 6 counts in underage sex case
Ex-Disney actor charged with 6 counts in underage sex case
Spacey posts bizarre video as assault charge is announced
Spacey posts bizarre video as assault charge is announced
Trump tweets he’s alone at White House waiting for Dems deal
Trump tweets he’s alone at White House waiting for Dems deal
Biblical city of Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years
Biblical city of Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years
Trump assails Fed as the 'only problem our economy has’
Trump assails Fed as the ’only problem our economy has’
Russia: Hole drilled from inside Int’l Space Station capsule
Russia: Hole drilled from inside Int’l Space Station capsule
No citation for driver who lost control, crashed into church
No citation for driver who lost control, crashed into church
SANTA TRACKER | Despite shutdown, volunteers ready to answer calls
Despite government shutdown, hundreds of volunteers ready to answer calls from children
Indonesia searches for tsunami victims; death toll hits 373
Indonesia searches for tsunami victims; death toll hits 373
Service to mark 7th anniversary of injection well quake
Service to mark 7th anniversary of injection well quake
UPDATE | Nearly 30 people killed in brazen attack in Kabul
Official: Suicide bomber, gunmen attack government building
Cincinnati racino employee robbed at gunpoint in parking lot
Cincinnati racino employee robbed at gunpoint in parking lot
Area kids warmed by NBA player’s charity
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whatever weather this winter brings to the Mahoning
Area leaders excited to convert former YDC campus into social-services hub
The former developmental center is slated to provide a slew of services to the area’s most vulnerable.
Historic designation
Historic designation Boardman Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Market Street is now listed in the
Zion Lutheran Church hosts annual live Nativity ‘A time of joy’
The show, now in its 39th year, has evolved from a solemn pantomime set to music and performed only by adult players to include children as shepherds and angels and even several critters like camels, goats and an ox.
Operation Christmas Carol
A once seventh-grade only service project has grown into a school-wide effort at Canfield Village Middle School
Ed Puskas: Tough rookie season for Price
A year ago, Austintown Fitch and Ohio State graduate Billy Price had just won the Rimington Trophy
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Angela M. Rohr and Jacob Marshall, Warren, girl, Dec. 22.
PREP SPORTS RESULTS and SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE wednesday BOWLING Stonehedge Christmas Tournament, 9 a.m. SWIMMING Mini
Today is Sunday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2018. There are eight days left in the year.
Today is Sunday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2018. There are eight days left in the year.
SPORTS digest
Sabres: Hospitalized broadcaster doing well BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres say Rick Jeanneret
RECAPS OF SUNDAY’S OTHER NFL GAMES
RECAPS OF SUNDAY’S OTHER NFL GAMES Eagles 32, Texans 30 PHILADELPHIA Jake Elliott kicked a
Steelers’ playoff chances out of their hands after loss to Saints
Pittsburgh drove into potential tying field-goal range on its final drive, but JuJu Smith-Schuster fumbled
White House Official: Trump would take less for wall
Chief of staff warns partial government shutdown could stretch into next year Associated Press
In this season of goodwill, let us pay homage to the missionaries
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON In this day before Christmas, one
Santa tracker
Despite government shutdown, hundreds of volunteers ready to answer calls from children around the
‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,’ Sun says
Editorial: ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,’ Sun says EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among
Compensation for abuse
Editorial: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: In creating a new compensation fund for victims of clergy sexual abuse, the
‘Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,’ says The Sun
Editorial: EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared in The New
christmas | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today, Christmas
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
BOWL SCHEDULE Dec. 15 Celebration Bowl At Atlanta N.C. A&T 24, Alcorn State 22 Cure Bowl
Don’t do holiday stuff you hate
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Over the holidays, you are not required to do anything. You are
IN THE HUDDLE SFlb How Valley NFL players did in Week 16
CHICAGO BEARS James Daniels, G, Warren Harding: Started at left guard in the Bears’ 14-9 win over
Stocks might rise in 2019, but will be stressful
Associated Press NEW YORK No matter which way the stock market goes in 2019 – and Wall Street
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Vincent E. Baker, 43, and Melissa A. Tedrow, 37, both
New rules could close some child care businesses in Ohio
New rules could close some child care businesses in Ohio DAYTON A new report shows planned rule
School bus driver shortage creates headaches for districts
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. School districts throughout the U.S. are struggling to find
After criticism, Trump pushes out Mattis sooner
Associated Press WASHINGTON Irritated with the criticism and fallout from Defense Secretary
Icy-hot Mayfield stares down former coach, Bengals for win
No awkward hug. No cold handshake. No holiday greeting.
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