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Troopers won’t give grieving book after atheist complains

Associated Press ANDERSON, S.C. An atheist’s complaint has led South Carolina troopers to stop


Christmas services at Holy Trinity

Christmas services at Holy Trinity YOUNGSTOWN Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 39 Laird


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By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Ed Noga offers informational and


Various versions of this meditation based on the 12 Days of Christmas may be found online. This

Various versions of this meditation based on the 12 Days of Christmas may be found online. This


St. Basil is regarded as the Greek Santa Claus because of his philanthropy

Christ is born! Glorify him! What did you get for Christmas? Did you get many gifts? Was Santa


At 100, Sophie's secret is 'be kind'

If you ask Sophie Antolik for the secret to her longevity, don’t expect much more than a simple, but powerful, four-word reply: Be kind to everybody.

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Little Ring-A-Lings capture hearts with sounds of Christmas season

In a family-friendly, early Christmas Eve worship service in the sanctuary of Boardman United Methodist Church, the Ring-A-Lings played “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”

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‘Night of Blessings’

‘Night of Blessings’ youngstown The “Fresh” Church, 7 S. Garland Ave., will conduct “A Night of


Holiday services

Here is a listing of services at area churches for New Year’s Eve, next Saturday, and New Year’s


It’s important to understand why Christ is the savior

All throughout the Christmas season, this season of anticipation, we hear many familiar Christmas


Presepio display is Christmas tradition in European churches

St. Christine Church pastor uses Fontanini figures


“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11


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Rabbi notes coincidence of Hanukkah, Christmas

Rabbi Franklin Muller holds his menorah at the Hanukkah party at Congregation Rodef Sholom in Youngstown.


valley christmas eve and christmas day services

Here is a listing of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services open to the public at area churches.


Does culture send subliminal message about what’s important?

I love to ask the question, “Do you believe it is possible to love pigs more than Jesus Christ?”