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Beaver Township tree-lighting Dec. 7th
NORTH LIMA — The second annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Beaver Township will take place at 5 p.m. Dec. 7.
2 convicted, 1 pleads in Valley theft ring
One of those convicted took orders for the stolen items from fellow GM workers.
Penguins blow 23-point lead, lose to Robert Morris
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Bateko Francisco converted an offensive rebound with 2.7 seconds remaining,
Youngstown BOE seeks tech funds, approves 5 for Calif. event
Five o the seven members will go to the California conference.
Fire destroys Sharpsville home
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — South Pymatuning Township firefighters said an electrical short circuit caused a fire that extensively damaged the home of Doris Pershka.
Kids helping kids weather winter
YOUNGSTOWN — Children at the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley will be warmer this winter.
Mooney’s Simon named Ohio player of the year
Cardinal Mooney High senior defensive lineman John Simon, who led the Cardinals to an 9-3 record and
Liberty-Benton’s offense is “frightening,” says Ursuline coach
When Ursuline High football coach Dan Reardon was asked to describe Findlay Liberty-Benton’s spread
City predicting possible $3.5 million deficit in 2009
YOUNGSTOWN —How bad is the city’s financial condition? Finance Director David Bozanich is
Committee approves new Trumbull Co. 911 plan
WARREN — County officials have selected a new plan to handle emergency 911 calls, however, the plan
Salem man gets prison time on sexual battery charge
YOUNGSTOWN — A 24-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to three years in prison for having sex with
Friday Phantoms game launches effort to support car industry
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Phantoms are having a community rally to show support for the American
State auditor offers to check Chevy center performance
YOUNGSTOWN —Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor is offering the services of her office to conduct a performance
Deputy director at Columbiana Co. elections board to retire
LISBON — Lois Gall, the Republican deputy director of the Columbiana County Board of Elections,
Man sentenced to prison for shooting his brother in ’07
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for seriously wounding his brother
Water boil advisory in part of Canfield
CANFIELD — A water boil advisory is in effect in the city after a water line break on Callahan Road
Salem ponders reclaiming its health department
SALEM — Salem officials say city residents would get better help if Salem regains control of its
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast draws 230 faithful
YOUNGSTOWN — With wit, insight and a challenge to her audience, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton explored the
Snow, snow and snow forecast for Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN —Those going out of town Wednesday, traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the
Woman sentenced for child endangering, puppy death
YOUNGSTOWN — Jody Seabolt has been sentenced to house arrest for child endangering and fined $50 for
Free turkey dinners | Where and when
Churches and other area groups are offering free community Thanksgiving dinners before or on the
East Palestine has first-ever Turkey Trot event Thursday
EAST PALESTINE — The first Turkey Trot sponsored by the East Palestine Chamber of Commerce will
Dreaming of a white Thanksgiving?
As holiday travelers get ready to hit the road to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones, the National Weather Service has a forecast stuffed with light snow.
REUNIONS
• Boardman High School Class of 1998 will have a 10-year reunion at 7 p.m. Friday at Tippecanoe
Preservation Society hosts Salem holiday home tour
SALEM — “A Season of Wonder” is the theme chosen by Salem Preservation Society for its holiday tour
Nominations accepted for ‘Farmhouse Feast’
Bob Evans restaurants in Boardman and Canfield are teaming up with Mahoning County Farm Bureau to
Holiday craft fair to be United Way benefit
YOUNGSTOWN — Special gifts and holiday decorations will be among the items to be featured at a
Compassionate Friends join in candle lighting
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — The Mercer County Chapter of Compassionate Friends will participate in the 12th
Party with a purpose benefits Beatitude House
GIRARD — The Parrot Head Club of Youngstown raised $4,800 for the Beatitude House by sponsoring a
Program helps children learn about giving, too
Program helps children learn about giving, too Toymaker Learning Curve Brands Inc. and Goodwill
Black Friday offers hope for stores
Data indicate consumers haven’t done any more holiday shopping early this year than they did in
911 unity adviser calls for patience
Better service should be the goal of consolidation, a consultant said. YOUNGSTOWN — One of
Woman charged in stabbing of husband
The knife used in the assault was found, with blood on it, on a dresser in the bedroom.
Work moves to save GM $1.5M
Ten production steps have been identified to save the company money. LORDSTOWN — The car plant
An expression of warmth
The Pajama Express will benefit displaced children. WARREN — Many children may not have a
Hard times bring end to Buick-Tiger contract
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is bailing out on Tiger Woods. Woods, a global icon in sports with
Big Apple ready to roll out red carpet for James
The Cavaliers play the Knicks tonight in Madison Square Garden. GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Last time
Power, Speed Test
Liberty-Benton hasn’t faced a team quite like Ursuline YOUNGSTOWN — Findlay Liberty-Benton
Liberty’s Toussaint shares Ohio player of year honor
The Leopards’ Isaiah Bell and Niles’ Nick Liste also are first teamers. COLUMBUS — Liberty
Crennel focused on Colts
Speculation says the Browns coach is skating on thin ice after Sunday’s lackluster performance.
Men’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL Area games
Oberlin 67, Westminster 52 OBERLIN — Junior forward Steve Bielich posted his fourth career game
Search continues for church shooting suspect
hSearch continues for church shooting suspect CLIFTON, N.J. — Joseph M. Pallipurath went halfway
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE CHANEY Level: Division I. Coach: Allen Thorne, second season. 2007-
Saints wallop Packers
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees shredded the Green Bay secondary. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees
YSU MEN’S BASKETBALl \ Today’s game
YSU (1-2) at ROBERT MORRIS (1-1) When: 7 p.m. Where: Charles L. Sewell Center, Moon Township, Pa.
DaBoonDox, Sweet Delights and more at Golf Dome for Bridge Gap II
GIRARD — DaBoonDox, a Mahoning Valley-based hip-hop duo, will have Bridge the Gap II, a pre-
Parents have enough of freeloading daughter
Dear Annie: My daughter, “Mattie,” is 23 and has a 1-year-old daughter. She moved in with us when
Lighty touch: Late foul shots cinch OSU’s win over BGSU
The Falcons made the Buckeyes work up to the end for the 61-57 win. COLUMBUS (AP) — David
Striking workers return
Striking workers return SALEM — About 340 workers returned Monday to American Standard after
NHL ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games
Flyers 4, Stars 3 PHILADELPHIA — Mike Knuble scored two goals, including the tiebreaker at 14:52
Remote reader helped them see the light with suggestion
Dear Heloise: I read the column about the reader who lives in a hilly, wooded area and the dilemma
Bonds faces 11 charges
Three out, but 11 to go Three charges against Barry Bonds were dismissed Monday by a federal judge
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Ramblin R (Barria)32.6013.409.40 Seminuts (Parker)3.602.80
Texas ropes in St. Joseph in Maui
The No. 6 Longhorns will meet No. 8 Notre Dame in today’s semifinals. LAHAINA, Hawaii — A.J.
Now that victim has died, man could face additional charges
For now, he’s charged with burglary, robbery, tampering and theft. WARREN — A city man accused
Ohio high court weighs 4 execution date requests
Since April, two requested execution dates were denied, two were granted, and the remaining four are
Orthopedist to check Quinn’s injured finger
Coach Romeo Crennel says the second-year quarterback is still the starter. BEREA (AP) — Cleveland
Showing warmth for those in need
Showing warmth for those in need kMany children may not have a permanent home this holiday season,
DA seeks death penalty for Pa. murder
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor in north-central Pennsylvania is seeking the death penalty for
Execution requests in ohio Crimes and outcomes
Since the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of lethal injection in April, Ohio
Sports facility fund drive
Sports facility fund drive McDONALD — The McDonald High School Alumni Association will have a
area
area Alumni basketball BOARDMAN — The Boardman High School alumni boy’s basketball game will be
Children recruited as fighters, U.N. says
Sexual abuse is also a concern, the U.N. secretary-general said. UNITED NATIONS (AP) —
Retailers notice trend away from credit, toward cash
Swings in spending around payday suggest that some shoppers feel the pinch. NEW YORK (AP) — Cash
GAME TIME Ursuline vs. Liberty-Benton
When: Saturday, 3 p.m. Where: Massillon Paul Brown Stadium TV/radio: Sports Time Ohio; WKBN-AM
Steelers cut Ernster, re-sign recovered ex-punter Berger
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Berger is replacing Paul Ernster as the Steelers’ punter for the second time
Phantoms’ Tibbett earns league honor
BOARDMAN — Mahoning Valley Phantoms goaltender Jordan Tibbett has been named the GDI/North American
Three charges out; Bonds still faces 11
The home run king will be tried in U.S. court on March 2. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Three charges
Vaughn’s 17 points help keep streaking Bearcats on a roll
CINCINNATI — Deonta Vaughn scored 17 points against a team that’s had big problems trying to guard
Dubinsky, Zherdev lead Rangers over Coyotes
Wayne Gretzky’s team dropped its sixth straight contest. NEW YORK (AP) — The starts still aren’t
Automakers planning caravan to Washington
DETROIT (AP) — After being skewered by Congress and lampooned on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” the
ON WALL STREET: Dow Jones soars nearly 400 points. B5SFlbECONOMIC CRISIS: New Congress urged to pass
ON WALL STREET: Dow Jones soars nearly 400 points. B5SFlbECONOMIC CRISIS: New Congress urged to pass
BRIAN BLEGGI | Convictions
These are among the crimes for which Brian Bleggi of Austintown was convicted: Taking mowers and a
SALEM
SALEM Free Thanksgiving dinner People with no other plans this Thanksgiving can dine for free:
At least 20 people killed in attacks
Parliament is expected to vote on the U.S.-Iraqi security deal Wednesday. BAGHDAD (AP) — A woman
Mooney, Ursuline students show their spirit for the holiday season
YOUNGSTOWN — Students in the city’s two Catholic high schools are doing their part to help provide
Shippers urge blockade along Somalia’s coast
Shippers urge blockade along Somalia’s coast KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Shipping officials from
Geithner, Summers have eye for stimulus, restraint
A key third member of the economic team is expected to be introduced today. WASHINGTON (AP) —
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Karen Lapushonsky and Walter Kaszowski, Struthers,
Studies: Sleep boosts memory
Lack of sleep can also lead to heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses. WASHINGTON (AP) — Just
Canfield city
Canfield city Nov. 16 Burglary: A home on Hood Drive was broken into and a 50-inch plasma
Couple, two dogs escape fire at Canfield home
CANFIELD — A couple and their two dogs escaped unscathed after a fire broke out in their 4409
Pupils cover Valley with fleece blankets
The pupils made 80 fleece blankets that they will give to the Rescue Mission. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Good deals
Good deals Where to go See Thursday’s expanded holiday edition of The Vindicator for Black
Today
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) English League Soccer. Noon (FSN Pitt) NFL: Steelers press conference. 1
Obama urges fast action on economy
Obama wouldn’t say how large a stimulus package he wants from Congress. CHICAGO (AP) — With the
Thursday’s Game
Thursday’s Game Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 10 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Jets 34, Tennessee 13 Tampa
more advice
more advice Coming Wednesday Local stores are gearing up for a rush of customers on Black
Elementary pupils celebrate feast with food, attire, song
THANKFUL FOR TRADITION YOUNGSTOWN — The participants were tiny but the story was big as
Bush, Obama acting like co-presidents
Bush said Obama would be informed about any big decision. WASHINGTON — America has never seen
FREE TURKEY DINNERS | Where and when
Churches and other area groups are offering free community Thanksgiving dinners before or on the
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Western Reserve Public Media, which operates PBS 45/49, has set up a help desk
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A series of arsons is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers Council caucus, Room 11, 6:15 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m., council chambers,
Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (8 p.m., ABC): Popcorn, ice cream and toast for Thanksgiving? That’s
Communist Party blasts ‘Chinese Democracy’
Communist Party blasts ‘Chinese Democracy’ BEIJING — A newspaper published by China’s ruling
“With these transactions, the U.S. government is taking the actions necessary to strengthen
Opinion: “With these transactions, the U.S. government is taking the actions necessary to strengthen the
NEW OWNERS: Joe Zumpella, left, and Joe Safarek stand in front of their new nightclub, Downtown 36,
NEW OWNERS: Joe Zumpella, left, and Joe Safarek stand in front of their new nightclub, Downtown 36,
A lamer duck than usual
Scripps Howard: Congressional lame-duck sessions are notoriously unproductive and this one is no
Old faces are the new face of Washington
Opinion: WASHINGTON — So far Barack Obama’s apparent Cabinet choices give little evidence that his pledge to
Waiting pays off for some air travelers
CHICAGO — For the first time in memory, airfares are falling rather than rising as the holiday
Sexual harassment training’s a sham
Opinion: Four years ago, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 1825 into law, requiring all
With millions of ordinary Americans in balance, letting Citi fall was unthinkable
WASHINGTON — Taxpayers may be wondering why they’re forking over more money to rescue yet another
Win in Iraq is at hand; Pelosi, Reid wrong
Opinion: Nineteen months after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid declared the war in Iraq “lost” and just
Have no fear of liberal professors
Opinion: Last week one of my students expressed a conventional sentiment about colleges and politics: with
Wall St. breathes sigh of relief
The Dow posted its largest two-day percentage gain since 1987 after the government’s announced plan
Theft ring defendant sentenced to 4 years
Another defendant in the theft ring is having a trial on 10 counts of receiving stolen property.
City government on notice regarding slum properties
Editorial: If the story at the top of the Local section in Friday’s Vindicator had a familiar ring to it,
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 25, the 330th day of 2008. There are 36 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 25, the 330th day of 2008. There are 36 days left in the year. On this date
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Malcom E. Terrell, 4258 Woodmere Drive, Austintown, v. Sharon
Clear Channel’s voice fulfilled on the radio
Jim Campbell is preparing to broadcast his eighth high school title game. BOARDMAN — When Jim
Top-ranked Alabama seeks state supremacy
A win over Auburn would set up a critical SEC title game. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — It’s how Nick
Senate seat garners growing interest
Friday is the deadline to submit letters of interest to the Mahoning County Democratic Party.
NBA roundup Monday’s other games
Rockets 107, Heat 98 MIAMI — Yao Ming scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Ron Artest scored
Backyard Brawl loses luster of BCS dramatics
Pitt’s loss to Cincinnati has damaged West Virginia’s major bowl hopes. PITTSBURGH (AP) — West
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow kfood: Thanksgiving dinner is always a favorite family meal. But when the meal is
Salem continues a holiday tradition
A community Thanksgiving Day dinner draws people together. SALEM — A free Thanksgiving dinner
Support our neighbors
Opinion: Support our neighbors EDITOR: With apologies to some area car dealers, I have been truly
Downtown 36 club to open
YOUNGSTOWN — The latest addition to the downtown nightlife scene is Downtown 36, which opens
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