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Bodies of 2 Mooney seniors found in Boardman cemetery
Boardman police seek help from the public in its investigation of the deaths. BOARDMAN — The
Ceremony at Canfield Fairgrounds to commemorate Pearl Harbor Day
CANFIELD — Navy Engineman Chief Petty Officer David A. Peterson of Hubbard will be the main speaker
Community advisory panel to Boardman leaders will remain active
he committee met last week with incoming trustees. BOARDMAN — A group of business-minded
Final day at Death House: Clergy, family, special meal, health checks, shower
About 15 minutes before the execution, the warden approaches the cell door and reads the death
Killer Kenneth Biros to make second trip to Death House on Monday
COLUMBUS — The last time Kenneth Biros made the trip to the Death House, he brought a gold cross
Boardman family sings the praises of Akron Children’s Hospital in Valley
BOARDMAN — The nurses call him Dr. Mikey. “Dr. Mikey” is 5-year-old Mikey Howard, who was
Mahoning Valley campus of Akron Children’s Hospital marks 1st anniversary
‘We came into this community with the goal of building on the good work that Tod Children’s Hospital
Go Go Cabaret owner to fight revocation of liquor license
Township officials said they are confident they’ll win any appeals by Go Go Cabaret.
Merger ceremony unites Masonic organizations
YOUNGSTOWN — The Masonic Temple on Wick Avenue was the setting on Oct. 27 for a ceremony at which
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MASONIC GROUPS TUESDAY • Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS AARP 3104 • Canfield Chapter 3104, AARP, members going to Pittsburgh today are
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
GARDEN CLUBS MONDAY • Transplants will have a Christmas party at the Olive Garden, 853 Boardman-
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
FEDERATED CLUBS WEDNESDAY • Fortnightly VI will have a Christmas social and gift exchange.
Witherows renew marriage vows on 50th anniversary
Witherows renew marriage vows on 50th anniversary POLAND — Mr. and Mrs. Jack Witherow of Poland
Craig anniversary observed Nov. 29 at area venue
Craig anniversary observed Nov. 29 at area venue BERLIN CENTER — The 50th anniversary of their
Magners observe 50th anniversary at area restaurant
Magners obseve 50th anniversary at area restaurant POLAND — Mr. and Mrs. George Magner of Western
Centofanti 50th is celebrated at family dinner
Centofanti 50th is celebrated at family dinner YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Dick Centofanti, 2249
MARY FARRAGHER | ROBERT EVANS III
MARY FARRAGHER | ROBERT EVANs III MARY FARRAGHER ROBERT EVANs III LAS VEGAS — The exchange of
ABBY DUCAY | BRIAN MOSIER
ABBY DUCAY | BRIAN MOSIER ABBY DUCAY BRIAN MOSIER YOUNGSTOWN — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
ERIN CULLEN | MICHAEL NEMERGUT
ERIN CULLEN | MICHAEL NEMERGUTœÄ ERIN CULLEN MICHAEL NEMERGUT YOUNGSTOWN — Erin Marie Cullen,
KELLY MELVIN | TERRY CAMPBELL
KELLY MELVIN | TERRY CAMPBELL KELLY MELVIN TERRY CAMPBELL YOUNGSTOWN — The Aug. 29 wedding of
Strollo’s legacy defined by hire
By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN — Sometime within the next week or two Youngstown State Athletic
Parade-goers delight in comeback of Youngstown festivity
The parade, dormant for about 20 years, is expected to be an annual tradition. When he was a
Heacock, 12 seniors bid tearful farewell
Senior receiver Donald Jones was named the Penguins’ MVP. By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN —
McDonough hosts holiday art show
Some attendees come year after year to find one-of-a-kind gifts by local artisans. YOUNGSTOWN
Bulldogs get back their bite
Poland rallies from double-digit deficit to turn back South Range By CHUCK HOUSTEAU POLAND —
Man, 80, dragged by pickup truck
This is the second recent case of someone’s hitting another person with a vehicle on the city’s
Mahalak too tough in Phantoms’ 3-1 win over Chicago
The goalie backstopped Youngstown’s second straight win. By GREG GULAS YOUNGSTOWN — The
At odds with the law?
Slot-like sweepstakes machines have appeared throughout Boardman. BOARDMAN — The No. 1
Vinopal (Michigan), Wollet (Kent) choose colleges
Two of the best safeties in the Mahoning Valley are moving on to the next level. Mooney senior Ray
Harvischak rolls third 800 series
Robert Harvischak was charting new territory. Entering the 10th frame of his last game in the
Hibernians sponsor Irish writing contest
The annual national writing contest is designed to promote Irish heritage. HERMITAGE, Pa. — A
GO&DO || Things to see around the Valley
Today Children Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa and a live reindeer, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks
ARMED FORCES DIGEST
VETERANS Remembering Pearl Harbor CANFIELD — Navy Engineman Chief Petty Officer (Surface
The case that fell through the cracks
Jim Henderson of Niles holds a photo of his sister, Janet Dolgae Henderson, who disappeared from Trumbull County in 1989. At far right is the original artist drawing of the missing person, next to the drawing with the hairstyle of Janet Henderson.
RECORD REVIEWS
‘I Dreamed a Dream’ Susan Boyle (Columbia) Grade: C If the record companies could dream a
Ohio’s new execution drug has storied history
COLUMBUS (AP) — The single drug Ohio is preparing to use for its new execution method has a storied
Zhu Zhu Pets unsafe, consumer group says
Zhu Zhu Pets unsafe, consumer group says ST. LOUIS — A consumer group contends one of the holiday
Self-cleaning toothbrush
Self-cleaning toothbrush We have self-cleaning ovens, self-cleaning windows and even self-cleaning
Do braces benefit scoliosis patients?
Scoliosis screenings in middle schools find thousands of teenagers with curved spines each year.
Youngstown Early College is in jeopardy
Opinion: Five years ago, Youngstown Early College was an interesting experiment and a bold idea for how to
SNAPZ!
Here are just a few of the joys and successes many Valley residents shared with us. To view all of
’Bama rolls into BCS title game, beats Florida 32-13
ATLANTA (AP) — Mark Ingram and Greg McElroy sliced up the fearsome Florida defense and Tim Tebow
Cronin, Tsagaris share a ‘lender’
Opinion: First, an apology to federal prosecutors in Cleveland who kept mum about the identity of the
’It’s a Wonderful Life’ in Stewart’s hometown
’It’s a Wonderful Life’ in Stewart’s hometown INDIANA, Pa. — If you’re a fan of the classic
United Way plans event
United Way plans event YOUNGSTOWN — The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley will have
Ed O’Neill reflects on second round of stardom
Ed O’Neill was a hardworking 41-year-old character actor when, in 1987, he was cast as Al Bundy in
‘Alcott’: a lively portrait of the woman behind ‘Little Women’
By MEGHAN BARR “Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women” by Harriet Reisen (Henry Holt
“The Amazing Race 15” (8 p.m., CBS): The finish line is in sight on “The Amazing
“The Amazing Race 15” (8 p.m., CBS): The finish line is in sight on “The Amazing Race 15.” After
Publishers Weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Nov. 28
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “I, Alex Cross” by James Patterson (Little, Brown, $27.99) 2. “The Lost
Youngstown school district at an important crossroads
Editorial: The challenges confronting the Youngstown City School District are enormous. Being rated the worst
Grammer to do ‘La Cage’
Grammer to do ‘La Cage’ NEW YORK — Kelsey Grammer is set to star on Broadway in “La Cage aux
She shouldn’t wait for ‘Gary’ to propose
Dear Annie: For more than two years, I have been dating “Gary,” a guy who lost his wife to cancer
Channeling Bond? Tiny device captures every keystroke
When I first saw this little electronic marvel, I immediately thought it would be something James
Inner Wannabe needs help
A grandmother recently told me that her son and daughter-in-law have told her only grandchild, an 8
Happy Housecleaning
It’s easy to head into the holiday season with a space that’s spic-and-span and ready for guests.
As bees continue to die off, suspicion turns to pesticides
FORT WORTH, Texas — For Collin County commercial beekeeper John Talbert, the mysterious malady that
Believe in a holiday classic
‘miracle on 34th street’ The Youngstown Playhouse production opens for two weekends starting
Globetrotters tickets available through JA
Globetrotters tickets available through JA GIRARD — Discounted tickets for the Jan. 31 Harlem
MAGIC KINGDOM EXPRESS
Amtrak Auto Train Some 238,000 people used the train last year, according to the company.
HOSTING HANUKKAH
Traditions of this holiday can be enjoyed by guests of all ages and backgrounds. Hanukkah
Hot water for one family, hot debate at Copenhagen
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The shopping list includes wind farms, seawalls and even real estate — new
hOne-letter statements
hOne-letter statements Forget complete sentences or even words. One letter is more than enough
Oakland’s ‘Drag Queen’ provides plenty of irreverent holiday comedy
Does the idea of seeing ubiquitous chat-show guest Sarah Palin reduced to living in a cardboard box
US action on climate policy is key to treaty
WASHINGTON — Negotiators in Copenhagen will try to nail down all the main elements of a treaty to
Killer algae blooms remain a mystery
SEATTLE — The mysterious bird-killing algae that coated Washington’s ocean beaches this fall with
Gifts for your favorite geek: These cost less than $100
By ANNE KRISHNAN In the spirit of the season, I’ve picked out 10 geeky gifts that cost less than
Collectors seek unusual, ornate furniture
A chair can be simple, with plain lines, or it can be a “conversation piece,” with exuberant
Drinking from aluminum cans won’t raise Alzheimer’s risk
Q. Could you please clear something up once and for all? Is there really a connection between
‘Wicked’ star to accompany Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
Stephanie J. Block won the 2006 Helen Hayes award for Outstanding Actress. YOUNGSTOWN — Sounds
Attention to detail pays off in Salem’s ‘Carol’
SALEM — If a production of “A Christmas Carol” leaves you with sympathy for Ebenezer Scrooge, then
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Ciera M. Buckner The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Church selling Tiffany window
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — For almost 100 years, the multicolored image of St. John the Divine has
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Sunday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2009. There are 25 days left in the year. On
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200. Hubbard City
Afghanistan plans its own troop surge to fight Taliban
KABUL (AP) — President Barack Obama has his troop surge. Afghanistan’s beleaguered security forces
Pork producers battle misperceptions of ‘swine flu’ label
NEVADA, Iowa — Hog farmer David Moody has stopped letting strangers into his barn because he’s
Raiders-Steelers rivalry lost amid time, bad teams
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Raiders-Steelers games once were long-awaited, once were special and, at times,
CURRENT PRICES OF Antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Biros: Today’s spectacle of capital punishment
Opinion: During the 19th century executions were public spectacles. Hangings were often witnessed by large
GIRLS basketball roundup Saturday’s other games
GIRLS basketball roundup Saturday’s other games Jackson 55, Fitch 39 AUSTINTOWN — Massillon
Senate health-care debate focuses on medicare cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans forced Democrats to vote in favor of cutting billions from
BLOOD DRIVES
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Barn fire kills 2 men, 43 horses
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — A fire ripped through a horse barn at a county fairgrounds Saturday in
Baucus defends girlfriend’s U.S. attorney nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus defended recommending his girlfriend
Buckeyes win big, but star Evan Turner injured
COLUMBUS (AP) — Evan Turner’s ugly fall overshadowed No. 15 Ohio State’s easy 111-60 win over
Episcopalians elect second openly gay bishop
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles elected a lesbian as assistant bishop
Chargers bolting through Decembers
CLEVELAND (AP) — It’s December, and baby, it’s getting cold outside. Time to break out the
They are what they are: people
Opinion: They are what they are: people EDITOR: All week we heard about “30,000 “troops.” What exactly
Adoption is a double blessing
Opinion: Adoption is a double blessing EDITOR: Unfortunately, I missed The Vindicator’s story and
Mountaineers top Rutgers to earn Gator Bowl berth
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — It took the Gator Bowl 10 minutes to announce it had extended an invitation
Mount Union routs Albright, 55-3, in D-III playoff
ALLIANCE (AP) — Terrance Morring ran for three scores and caught a touchdown pass, leading Mount
Russian club fire death toll climbs
PERM, Russia (AP) — President Dmitry Medvedev demanded Saturday that Russia tighten its notoriously
Pike rallies No. 5 Cincinnati past Pitt to gain Big East title
PITTSBURGH (AP) — No. 5 Cincinnati trailed Pittsburgh by 21 points late in the first half, a perfect
Lawmakers get little reaction to Obama war plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The switchboards and e-mail inboxes of members of Congress are not seeing much of
Obama to get Nobel at an awkward time
WASHINGTON (AP) — He’s the Nobel Peace Prize winner who just ordered 30,000 more troops to war. He’s
Folks once crowded into White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The folks who sneaked into the president’s state dinner are part of a long
Books digest
local Pig Iron poetry readings YOUNGSTOWN — Pig Iron Literary & Art Works will present its 2nd
Versteeg lifts Chicago to OT win over Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kris Versteeg scored 2:38 into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped the
Truck traffic expected to soar for decade
CINCINNATI (AP) — Commercial truck traffic is expected to soar over the next 10 years, leading to
Stop the madness
Opinion: Stop the madness EDITOR: A vote for “Affordable Healthcare for America Act” is a vote for a
Vindicator welcomes columnist Rosemond to Valley Jan. 9
Opinion: I remember plenty of things about my first newspaper job. One of them is John Rosemond. I’ve
Metro digest || Disney ticket mix-up
Disney ticket mix-up YOUNGSTOWN — Some people who received free vouchers from the Public Library
Why is abortion part of the health-care debate?
Opinion: Why is abortion part of the health-care debate? EDITOR: Being a man, I’ll never have to decide
Galaxy Seafood robbed a second time
YOUNGSTOWN — For the second time in 10 days, armed robbers got away with money from a Belmont Avenue
I’m dreaming of something new
Opinion: I’m dreaming of something new EDITOR In the spirit of the season, I would like to respectfully
Unprovable statements stoke debate over health-care reform
WASHINGTON — When Republican Sen. Tom Coburn warned seniors “you’re going to die sooner” if
Akron gets off to fast start, beats YSU by 12
The Zips handed the Penguins their eighth straight defeat. staff report AKRON — Akron scored the
Columbiana, Trumbull county ourt filings
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Brenden Bugar, 633 Garner Ave., East Liverpool v. Chelsea
YSU falls 67-54 at Wright State
DAYTON — Troy Tabler scored 24 points to lead Wright State to a 67-54 win over Youngstown State on
Upon review, Texas edges Nebraska 13-12 on field goal
ARLINGTON, Texas — Colt McCoy and No. 3 Texas are headed for the BCS championship game. Hunter
nfl preview Today’s games
SAN DIEGO (8-3) at CLEVELAND (1-10) Game time: 4 p.m. TV/Radio: (27) (19) (WKBN-AM 570) (WNCD-FM
big ten roundup Saturday’s other games
Michigan 67, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 53 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Manny Harris scored 16 of his 18 points in
Forum board ponders future of a public asset in private
Editorial: Forum board ponders future of a public asset in private Time is once again winding down for the
Reader gets help from relatives to identify photos
Dear Heloise: We had the same problem as a reader dealing with unmarked photos. We solved the
Pictures get beau in trouble
Dear Annie: My 60-year-old boyfriend has been accused of being a child molester. We were attending a
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center David and Christy Lee Roose, Hubbard, girl, Dec. 4. Erika Jimenez-
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