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Kaluzas get keys to new home
YOUNGSTOWN — “Wow,” Joe Kaluza said as he wheeled through the front door of his new Ivanhoe Avenue
Energy assistance available
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership continues to schedule appointments
Parents find solace in candle-lighting event
AUSTINTOWN — The ceremony was simple — music played softly, poems were read and candles were lit —
State to school board: Keep recovery plan in mind
YOUNGSTOWN — The chairman of the state fiscal oversight commission controlling city school district
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
FEDERATED CLUBS WEDNESDAY • A noon luncheon for Youngstown Federation members will take place at
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MASONIC GROUPS MONDAY • L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS c.M.H.S. 47ers • Campbell Memorial High School classes of January and June 1947
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
GARDEN CLUBS MONDAY • Garden Gate members will have a Christmas party with Joann Vlacancich as
Mr. and Mrs. Pikos, married 60 years, celebrate occasion
Mr. and Mrs. Pikos, married 60 years, celebrate occasion TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Mr. and Mrs.
Kists celebrate 40th anniversary at family dinner
Kists celebrate 40th anniversary at family dinner AUSTINTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Erich S. Kist Sr.,
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10
KRISTY CROYSDALE | KEVIN NEWTON
KRISTY CROYSDALE | KEVIN NEWTON KRISTY CROYSDALE KEVIN NEWTON AUSTINTOWN — Kristy Croysdale and
AMY LAURIE | SCOTT HARPER
AMY LAURIE | SCOTT HARPER AMY LAURIE SCOTT HARPER POLAND — Holy Family Church was the setting
RENEE SHURILLA | RYAN GESACION
RENEE SHURILLA RYAN GESACION POLAND — Renee Shurilla, daughter of James and Catherine Shurilla,
SARA KENREICH | JON SIRON
SARA KENREICH | JON SIRON SARA KENREICH JON SIRON GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE — Sara Kenreich and Jon
DANIELLE DEWITT | ANDREW NAPLES
DANIELLE DEWITT | ANDREW NAPLES DANIELLE DEWITT ANDREW NAPLES NEW MIDDLETOWN — The Rev.
PAMELA KIRTOS | NOLL HARTMAN
PAMELA KIRTOS | NOLL HARTMAN PAMELA KIRTOS NOLL HARTMAN YOUNGSTOWN — Pamela Nicole Kirtos and
MELISSA PETERS | ROBERT ROSEN
MELISSA PETERS | ROBERT ROSEN MELISSA PETERS ROBERT ROSEN BRECKSVILLE — Montego Bay, Jamaica,
dreidel: This unusual enameled silver dreidel was made in Israel. It was offered for sale online
dreidel: This unusual enameled silver dreidel was made in Israel. It was offered for sale online
‘A LIFESTYLE CHOICESSRQ
downsizing The median new house built last year was 2,219 square feet. Bob Kean likes the
First Night Youngstown is seeking volunteers
First Night Youngstown is seeking volunteers YOUNGSTOWN — First Night Youngstown is seeking
Strong 2nd half helps lift Falcons
Fitch got its first win of the season by beating Chaney. YOUNGSTOWN — First-year Austintown
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Youngstown Christian 54, East 48 Austintown Fitch
Robotics let cows milk themselves
PLAIN CITY, Ohio (AP) — Every dairy farmer’s dream is playing out at the Gruenbaum family farm.
Youngsters create holiday arrangements
Evergreens and candy canes were the centerpieces of the holiday decorations. YOUNGSTOWN —
New ‘Neighbors’ newspaper builds on the Vindy franchise
Opinion: We’re always looking for new and better ways to do our jobs at The Vindicator and serve the Valley.
Is there a reason for Valley to worry?
Opinion: The two words in the New York Times and Washington Post stories literally jumped off the pages:
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator BUDS AND GREEN: The Trumbull Ashtabula Group law-enforcement task force
600 protesters detained at rally for climate pact
COPENHAGEN (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the chilly Danish capital, and 600
men’s top 25 \ Saturday’s other games
No. 1 Kansas 90, La Salle 65 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Freshman Xavier Henry scored a season-high 31
Military policy on GEDs in flux
A recent column in which I advised the parents of a teen to let him drop out of high school, get his
Alcoholic who drinks Listerine risks serious health problems
Q. My 31-year-old sister is an alcoholic. She has been to two rehab facilities within the past year.
Toddler’s delays reversed by diet
DURHAM, N.C. — The last thing Wes and Melissa Klor want to do is rein in their son when he darts
Fitness video games reshape medium
LOS ANGELES — At first glance, the rack of video games seems out of place next to the row of
Ohio legislator says Cincinnati casino should have a Vegas-style boxing arena
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio state legislator believes a newly approved Cincinnati casino would be a
Playhouse audience loves ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
Playhouse audience loves ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ By MILAN PAURICH The Festivus revelers were
Shooting deaths of officers increase
NEW YORK (AP) — A police officer is gunned down in his patrol car in Penn Hills, Pa., while waiting
boys basketball \ Saturday’s other games
Mooney 71, Kennedy Catholic 38 YOUNGSTOWN — Jeff Chahine’s 13 points included three 3-pointers in
What’s it like to watch somebody die?
Opinion: COLUMBUS — I haven’t told my kids about Kenneth Biros yet. I probably will someday, but I keep
nhl roundup \ Saturday’s other games
Ducks 3, Blue Jackets 1 COLUMBUS — Dan Sexton, Bobby Ryan and Corey Perry scored goals and Jonas
prep basketball Saturday’s other games
BOYS Mooney 71, Kennedy Catholic 38 YOUNGSTOWN — Jeff Chahine’s 13 points included three
’94 North Side killer awaits same fate as Biros’
Mahoning and Trumbull counties each have eight inmates on Death Row. It took 14 years from the
Issue of living together raises some questions
Dear Annie: My girlfriend and I have been dating since we were high-school sophomores. Next year, we
Shorts helps Mt. Union beat the pants off Wesley
The Purple Raiders won their 29th straight to advance to the Div. III championship game. ALLIANCE
Eastwood, Freeman are back in the saddle
Director Clint Eastwood sees a lot of similarities between Nelson Mandela and Morgan Freeman.
Wopat will join cast of ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’
Wopat will join cast of ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’ NEW YORK — The cast of the Broadway-bound “Sondheim
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: Snow covered the ground and lights gleamed in the
Is technology narrowing our experiences?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In a coffee shop, philosophy student Eric Wilcox, 20, turned down his iPod. He
Feeding Families
The pantry is only two years old, but it helps hundreds of families. By JEANNE STARMACK
“The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” (9 p.m., A&E): “The Jacksons: A Family
“The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” (9 p.m., A&E): “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” is a six-episode
region
region Historian will sign new Massillon book MASSILLON — Historian and author Margy Vogt will
Northern Iraq becomes a sanctuary for Christians
Opinion: ANKAWA, Iraq — The well-dressed man stands at the entrance of a beauty salon, holding a struggling
Expanded Medicare won’t provide seamless coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Think Medicare is a great deal? Better ask grandma first. Senate Democrats are
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
if you go
if you go What: “Miracle on Easy Street” When: 8 p.m. Friday; 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and
‘CHRISTMAS CITYSSRQ
bethlehem, pa. This year, the town also has become the Casino City — offering slot machines in
BIGGER THAN EVER
‘miracle on easy street’ The show has never seen so many new songs. In a time when almost
Peshawar on front lines of war on militants
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Grisly ghosts haunt 8-year-old Saira Khan’s dreams. Her tiny hands cover
Publishers Weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Dec. 5
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “U is for Underflow” by Sue Grafton (Putnam Adult) 2. “The Lost Symbol” by
Members getting a dose of fun
TROUPE THERAPY The group’s next major show will be in the fall and pay homage to Michael Jackson.
Who the dickens was Dickens?
New biography wraps its arms around England’s most prolific author By JULIA KELLER “Charles
Time away pays off for area bowler
Normally, re-engaging in an activity after a 17-year layoff doesn’t lend itself to improvement.
YCS gets pretty (ugly) win
The Eagles pulled past East in the annual Youngstown-Warren Holiday Classic. By PETE MOLLICA
New music fest planned for Churchill Downs
New music fest planned for Churchill Downs LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs, the home of the
kMAHONING county
kMAHONING county Bennie Adams: His appeals are in the state courts. He killed Gina Tenney of
Today is Sunday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2009. There are 18 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2009. There are 18 days left in the year. On this date in
700s
700s Amron — Dan Fishel (740) in Hively’s Sportsman; Dan Guerrieri (729), John Dasen (725) & Paul
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Kiev E. Brown The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:15 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
Collectors seek rare, unique dreidels
Christmas is celebrated on Dec. 25 each year, but the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on
Youngstown police seek suspect in homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — Police were still searching late Saturday for the person responsible for the shooting
Dems hold back GOP filibuster on spending package
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled Senate on Saturday cleared away a Republican filibuster
Woods fallout still unfolding
Stewart Cink was at a birthday party when he learned about Tiger Woods taking an indefinite leave
ysu women \ Today’s game
Who: Youngstown State (0-8) at Buffalo (1-7) When: 2 p.m. Where: Alumni Arena, Buffalo, N.Y.
Pavlik future remains bright
In late September, Kelly Pavlik was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic with a 104-degree temperature
GOP: US competitiveness at risk with international agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican lawmaker says U.S. participation in an international agreement on
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Ohio Dept. of Commerce v. Alpine H2O Inc., money. Columbia
today
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mac roundup \ Saturday’s games
Pittsburgh 71, Kent State 59 PITTSBURGH — Jermaine Dixon needed only 32 seconds to show Pittsburgh
No Turner, no victory for Ohio State
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gordon Hayward isn’t just a shooter anymore. The sophomore had 24 points and
Grant helps Penn State upset Pitt
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Ursuline High graduate Tyra Grant had 27 points and Meredith Monroe added
University to honor student, 90
CLEVELAND (AP) — Even during the lowest depths of the Great Depression, when her father was without
SATURDAY’S SCORES
SATURDAY’S SCORES EAST Albright 71, Kings, Pa. 70 Arcadia 65, Penn St.-Hazleton 39 Army 59,
VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers with the Difference Makers Food Pantry in Campbell at St. Lucy and St. Rose
VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers with the Difference Makers Food Pantry in Campbell at St. Lucy and St. Rose
HAVING FUN: Elizabeth Marker of Howland, 5, enjoys listening to the Howland High School chamber
HAVING FUN: Elizabeth Marker of Howland, 5, enjoys listening to the Howland High School chamber
Phantom rallies come up short against USA
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Despite rallying from behind on three separate occasions, including twice in the
Navy wins eighth straight over Army
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Navy has made sports’ most patriotic rivalry a lopsided one. The Mids beat
Thompson places 3rd to lead Brookfield wrestlers
ELYRIA — Tyler Thompson placed third at 125 pound to lead four Brookfield placers at Saturday’s Jim
area colleges \ Saturday’s games
MEN Thomas More 95, Westminster 80 NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Westminster College men’s basketball
Youngstown’s school board should yield to state panel
Editorial: The battle between the Youngstown Board of Education and the state fiscal oversight commission is a
RB Ingram delivers Bama’s first Heisman
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Ingram completed the trophy case at Alabama, delivering the first Heisman to a
Search of bunker in Trumbull County yields pot operation, big stash of cash
The residents arrested will remain in jail until their Monday arraignment. JOHNSTON —
Slow-moving free agent field ready to grow
NEW YORK (AP) — Power-hitting Jack Cust, closer Mike MacDougal and outfielder Jonny Gomes joined an
Crowd shows support as Seattle coffee shop reopens
PARKLAND, Wash. — At 8:14 a.m. on the dot Saturday, Forza Coffee shop in Lakewood, Wash., turned on
Women’s top 25 Saturday’s other games
No. 3 Notre Dame 88, Valparaiso 47 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Brittany Mallory scored 13 of her career-
Bowling to help cancer patients
The money raised will help grant wishes for the terminally ill. NILES — Families and friends
Metro digest
Metro digest Warren man dies in fire that injures woman, 59 WARREN — A 63-year-old Warren man
Early bids on studying court setup vary widely
Most survey respondents favor consolidation of courts. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Bar
High school choirs help to feed needy
The amount of money and food raised will exceed last year’s figures. NILES — High school
Humane society needs a hand
Opinion: Humane society needs a hand EDITOR: Every day our staff of 16 comes to work to care for our
More time to work toward a better solution at Forum
Editorial: More time to work toward a better solution at Forum While there are still reasons for the public
Californians face snow, rain, mud
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another in a series of winter storms moved into California on Saturday, bringing
horizon roundup \ Saturday’s games
Cleveland State 113, Wilberforce 61 CLEVELAND — Jared Cunningham scored 18 points and Norris Cole
Browns hope win is start of win streak
Head coach Eric Mangini said his system will work; it just takes time. BEREA — Amid rumblings
Student art shown, sold at mall
Everything at the art sale was $20 and under. NILES — Angelica Lelesch, a high school junior,
nba roundup \ Saturday’s games
Pacers 114, Wizards 113 WASHINGTON — Mike Dunleavy benefited from two replay reviews and made two
Location: The pantry is in the basement of the St. Lucy and St. Rose of Lima parish center. The
Location: The pantry is in the basement of the St. Lucy and St. Rose of Lima parish center. The
Who needs bling when you’ve got Bing
Opinion: Who needs bling when you’ve got Bing EDITOR: I have been listening to Christmas music on the
Happy Christmas forever
Opinion: Happy Christmas forever EDITOR When I began reading the letter last Sunday’s urging the radio
Real men oppose abortion
Opinion: Real men oppose abortion EDITOR: In last Sunday’s letter, “Why is abortion part of the health-
Militants storm prison, free 31 in Philippines
Militants storm prison, free 31 in Philippines MANILA, Philippines — An official says dozens of
Hearing from home means more than words can say
Opinion: Hearing from home means more than words can say EDITOR: I cannot begin to express my thanks for
Malkin’s OT goal lifts Penguins past Florida
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal 37 seconds into overtime to give the
Airport security intolerable
Opinion: I just got back from a trip during which federal security officials at the Orlando, Fla., airport
Houston voters could elect first gay mayor
HOUSTON (AP) — Early returns show a slim margin between the two candidates in the hotly contested
BIG TEN \ Saturday’s other games
No. 4 Kentucky 90, Indiana 73 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Eric Bledsoe scored 23 points and Patrick
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Bobbie Jo Boyd and Ed Miller, Niles, boy, Dec. 9. Robert
nfl preview \ Today’s games
CINCINNATI (9-3) at MINNESOTA (10-2) Game time: 1 p.m. TV: (27) (19) (2) Opening line: Vikings
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