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Free movies for young adults
GIRARD —The Girard Free Library will show two movies for young adults at 1 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in the conference room of the library. Two soon-to-be favorite holiday classics, “Up” will be shown on Monday and “Elf” will be shown on Wednesday. Popcorn will be provided. Admission is free. No sign-ups are required.
UPDATE: Top Rank confirms the bar blackout remains
UPDATE: Top Rank confirms the bar blackout remains
Remember our soldiers at the holidays
LEAVITTSBURG — The employees at Liberty Tax Service, 2919 state Route 5, with help from the community, individuals and organizations, have collected more than 150 holiday cards to send to men and women in uniform overseas.
KAYLIE HEINTZELMAN | JAMES O'CONNOR
KURE BEACH, N.C. Kaylie Ann Heintzelman and James Michael O’Connor, both of Carolina Beach, N.C.,
SHEYNA ANDERSON | WILLIAM HUDY
SHEYNA ANDERSON WILLIAM HUDY CAMPBELL — The marriage of Sheyna Anderson and William Hudy, both of
ERICA RECORD | RYAN FULTON
ERICA RECORD RYAN FULTON HUBBARD — Erica Ann Record and Ryan Robert Fulton were united in marriage
Greenford Ruritan officers installed
Greenford Ruritan officers installed GREENFORD — Officers who will lead Greenford Ruritan Club
Stagg Bowl delayed until 4 p.m.
Mount Union's national championship game is delayed until 4 p.m. because of heavy snow
MammoVan screenings Monday
YOUNGSTOWN — The MammoVan, a mobile mammography unit, will offer breast-cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Oakhill Renaissance Center, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at ACOP Center, 2051 Niles Road, Warren.
Era of 'big-block' V-8s comes to end
ONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) — General Motors marked the end of the line Friday for a class of V-8 engine that’s been in production for 51 years.
Poland Wrestling
POLAND WRESTLING For years, the Poland High wrestling program consisted of two brothers — Max and
Valley ranks high for OVI
Plan ahead for a designated driver, a local OVI task force coordinator urges. COLUMBUS —
THE WEIGHT IS OVER || Pavlik: ‘It’s fight time’
Pavlik: ‘It’s fight time’ By JOE SCALZO YOUNGSTOWN — After making the 160-pound limit at
McKinley edges Boardman
The Spartans outscored the Bulldogs 21-12 in the second period to pull within a point at halftime.
Boy hurt by ball at Scrappers game hits milestones toward recovery
The Holko family has taken up the cause of fan safety at baseball games. WARREN (AP) — A 4-year-
Cardinal Mooney bounces Ursuline
YOUNGSTOWN — The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team plays like it is still on the football
Church sponsors Santa’s Workshop
Beatitude House residents are grateful for the generosity of the Warren community. This year,
Falls’ defense comes up big
NEWTON FALLS — Defense, specifically half-court defense, had been a concern of veteran Newton Falls
Judge upholds magistrate’s ruling on Struthers law director
The law director can stay in her position, a judge has decided. STRUTHERS — A Mahoning County
Port visits school to say ‘thanks’
The kids asked their guest about his condition, as well as his favorite things. AUSTINTOWN —
Fast start fuels Hubbard win over Howland
Hubbard outscored Howland 18-3 in the third quarter. HOWLAND — Playing strong defense as well
Fatimus sets school record in Poland win
POLAND — Senior guard Niko Fatimus scored 10 three-point field goals on Friday, breaking the Poland
Grand jury will get PTO case
Police said she diverted money from the PTO account to her personal bank account while she was a
Legislation would limit vending-machine snacks
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House has moved legislation limiting the types of vending-machine snacks offered
YMCA plans Off School Camp
BOARDMAN — Several activities are planned at the D.D. & Velma Davis YMCA, off McClurg Road, for the
Fundraiser planned for Monday
AUSTINTOWN — Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar in the Austintown Plaza, 6000 Mahoning Ave., has teamed
Area bars KO'd
Promoters and organizers review the ring set-up and other preparations at Youngstown State University’s Beeghly Center for tonight's middleweight title fight between champ Kelly Pavlik and challenger Miguel Espino.
Phantoms crush Ice
Goaltender Jordan Tibbett made 40 saves for the road victory. INDIANAPOLIS – Despite being outshot
You have your first Neighbors assignments
Two Neighbors down, many more to go. Thanks to many people — inside our building and out —
Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling
Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling Mon 12/07/09 @ ***Postponed to TBA - Cardinal Mooney High
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John T. Miller, 24, of 601 E. Western Reserve Road, Unit 1901,
Shoppers avoid paying with credit cards
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers are doing all they can to keep their credit cards in their wallets this
Some Christian products parody commercial brands
A church marketing consultant has branded the items “Jesus junk.” BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) —
Americans are mailing fewer greeting cards
WASHINGTON — It’s the middle of December, and Peg Willingham wants to know: Where are all the
Bad economy hits ‘Real Housewives’
NEW YORK — Peculiar things have been happening this season on “The Real Housewives of Orange
James leads Cavaliers to fifth straight win
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 26 points, Mo Williams added 17 and the Cleveland Cavaliers,
Youngstown man faces murder charge
YOUNGSTOWN — Police have arrested a city man in the murder of another city man last week. Marcel
Neighbors Your first assignments
Two Neighbors down, many more to go. Thanks to many people — inside our building and out — Neighbors
Getting out of the Inn business
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com After nearly 25 years running the Inn at the Green bed and
Sweet & sour rice bowl, corn, fruit, milk
Sweet & sour rice bowl, corn, fruit, milk Main dish choice, vegetable, fruit, milk No school
Chicken patty w/bun, green beans, fruit milk
Chicken patty w/bun, green beans, fruit milk Main dish choice, vegetable, fruit, milk No school
Metro digest || Food/clothing giveaway today
Food/clothing giveaway YOUNGSTOWN — New Beginnings Outreach Ministry, 2007 Schenley Ave., is
Dear Santa, I believe in you. I will leave you milk and cookies and carrots for the reindeer. I wish
Dear Santa, I believe in you. I will leave you milk and cookies and carrots for the reindeer. I wish
O Christmas Tree: Families search for perfect tree
As Christmas draws closer, local families are on the hunt
Canfield seniors raise funds
Over 200 vendors sold their crafts and art pieces during the Canfield High senior class craft show
Dear Santa Letters
Dear Santa, How are you doing? Also how is Mrs. Claus? I like to play teacher. I like Math. I want
Police Report
AUSTINTOWN Nov. 30 Theft: Two unauthorized withdrawals were made from a bank account for $61.25
Trustees cancel meeting
Trustees cancel meeting Township trustees have decided against meeting a second time in December
Children’s choir sings at nursing home
Children’s choir sings at nursing home ROCK Children’s Choir (Raising Our Commitment to Cancer
Boys Bowling
Boys Bowling With three letterwinners returning from last season’s sectional qualifying team,
Chicken Nuggets, mashed potato w/gravy or salad, roll, fruit
Chicken Nuggets, mashed potato w/gravy or salad, roll, fruit Walking Taco, corn or salad, fruit
New U.S. 224 greets shoppers
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com It’s time to hang the stockings, bake the pies, wrap the
Global Celebrations
Hilltop Elementary second-grader Alexis Mettille explained information about Hanukkah during
Dear Santa Letters
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a D.S.I. And a Ipod tuch with a blue case. And drow to life for
TRAY DOT DAY- Hamburger w/bun, fries, fruit - baked potato bar
TRAY DOT DAY- Hamburger w/bun, fries, fruit - baked potato bar Max Cheese Sticks w/marinara,
Police Report
BOARDMAN Dec. 5 Attempted theft: Someone broke a vehicle’s window in the 4500 block of Grover
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Young Shoppers Students at Union Elementary participated in the school’s annual Holiday Shop,
Your first Neighbors assignments
Two Neighbors down, many more to go. Thanks to many people — inside our building and out —
Canfield is what people seek in small town
Nancy Vince Age: 56 Family: I have been married to my husband Mike for 31 years. We have one
High school students give back with help of Handels Ice Cream
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com Maggie Karmenitsa carefully chose a jacket and Spiderman
Opening for Austintown volleyball coach
Opening for Austintown volleyball coach Austintown Fitch High School is looking for a head coach
Dear Santa Letters
Dear Santa, could I have a pink ds and a pink ds case and a pixos and chixos and sum books. How do
Since joining the Federal League two seasons ago, the boys’ team has won both league crowns
11Since joining the Federal League two seasons ago, the boys’ team has won both league crowns while
Our family project was cleaning up Wedgewood Park
Molly Faloon Age: 39 Family: Tom and I met at YSU and got married on Dec. 31, 1994. Four
TRAY DOT DAY- Hamburger, fries, fruit - baked potato bar
TRAY DOT DAY- Hamburger, fries, fruit - baked potato bar Max Cheese Sticks w/marinara, salad,
Saturday Games
SATURDAY Boys & Girls Swimming Viking Invitational at Cleveland State University, 8:00 a.m.
Tutoring OK’d for March OGT test
During its meeting Monday, the board of education approved a motion recommending a maximum of 60
Hamburger w/bun, fries, fruit - baked potato bar.
Hamburger w/bun, fries, fruit - baked potato bar. Max Cheese Sticks w/ marinara, salad, fruit -
Boardman’s got talent
Peter Sklar, a New York City talent scout and Broadway producer, knows talent when he sees it.
Wrestling team wins first matches
Wrestling team wins first matches In its first season as a varsity sport, the Poland Seminary
Firefighters host fundraiser
Firefighters host fundraiser The Poland Firemen’s Association is sponsoring “Christmas at Our
Chicken patty w/bun, corn, fruit, milk
Chicken patty w/bun, corn, fruit, milk Main dish choice, vegetable, fruit, milk No school
New Coney Island serves up famous ‘dogs
David Markota, opening his own Coney Island restaurant.
SJ-IHM students donate ‘koins’ for area hospital
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com At a local Catholic school, students helped those in need
O Christmas Tree: Area families search for Christmas tree perfection
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com poland 1Two-year-old Hannah Abramowski pointed at a fir
Middle school kids team up with Handel’s
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com This holiday season a group of middle school students set
Gingerbread spices up historic Bond House
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com Ten-year-old Carissa Grady carefully constructed a
Poland school board discusses store-card use in secret session
rrouan@vindy.com The board of education went into executive session to discuss an investigation
Great Food For All orders being accepted at Austintown church
Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road (corner of state Route 46 and
local topics on tv Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; rebroadcast at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday on Time
Judge to rule on repeat-offender status
WARREN — A hearing in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court took place Friday to determine whether
The perfect gift
Children from Good Hope Lutheran Church presented “The Perfect Gift” to three packed audiences this
Holmgren is weighing offer to run Browns
BEREA (AP) — Mike Holmgren looked for houses during his recent trip to Cleveland, which may soon be
Where is America’s sense of sacrifice?
Opinion: Sometimes it helps to take a step back from the details in policy debates to consider the larger
Cruzin’ for a cause
The Valley Cruzers at Joe Sylvester’s Shepherd Self Storage of Boardman, with support from Sean
German exchange students say goodbye
Eleven German high school students and two of their teachers said goodbye to Boardman High School
Living nativity celebrates “Reason for the Season”
The residents and staff of Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, celebrated the arrival of the Christmas
Curves Collects Diapers
Curves Collects Diapers Curves of Poland and its members have placed a baby playpen next to their
Boys Varsity Wrestling
Boys Varsity Wrestling Mon 12/07/09 @ Tri @ Brookfield with Girard 6:00PM -- -- Sat
Christmas concert at Boardman park
Christmas concert at Boardman park The 4th Annual Elegant String Quartet Christmas Concert will be
Boardman Varsity Bowling
Boardman Varsity Bowling Tue12/01/09Mass. Perry High School 4:00PM Sat12/05/09Kick-off
Gosselin divorce final; Kate gets house, kids
PHILADLELPHIA (AP) — Jon and Kate Gosselin officially divorced Friday after 10 years of marriage,
Newspaper shameless in hiring a hooker
Opinion: BOSTON — Things being what they are, I’m delighted when any newspaper is hiring. And when someone
Police Report
CANFIELD CITY Dec. 4 Drug paraphernalia: Two male juveniles were arrested on separate charges of
The Regional Chamber and owners Don Fowler and Ken Haidaris held a ceremonial ribbon cutting at
The Regional Chamber and owners Don Fowler and Ken Haidaris held a ceremonial ribbon cutting at
Students experiment with symphony sounds
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com Schools can be noisy places, but at Dobbins Elementary, the
Submit information on New Year’s services
Submit information on New Year’s services The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that
Pavlik’s star has dimmed, but there’s time to recover
Tonight’s fight could be the first step in the journey to a major revival. YOUNGSTOWN — When
Coach Wolford’s enthusiasm could be contagious at YSU
Editorial: At a time when Youngstown State University, like other public institutions of higher learning in
“The Three Gifts” (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel): In the new TV movie, “The Three
“The Three Gifts” (8 p.m., Hallmark Channel): In the new TV movie, “The Three Gifts,” Dean Cain and
news shows Sunday’s lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: White House senior adviser David
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2009. There are 12 days left in the year. On this date
STORY OF CHRIST’S BIRTH
zion lutheran church The live Nativity is a treasured 30-year tradition that the congregation
Production of ‘big-block’ V-8s ends, closing ‘remarkable’ era
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) — General Motors marked the end of the line Friday for a class of V-8 engine
Christmas services at area churches
Here is a listing of services open to the public at area churches. Christmas Eve is Thursday and
Iran thumbs nose at U.S.
Washington Post: Iran’s extremist rulers don’t scruple at persecuting innocent people — particularly
Future of Ford is bright, CEO says
The automaker expects to keep its competitive edge over GM and Chrysler. WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — Ford
GM to scrap its Saab after talks collapse
The announcement marks the death of a brand with a small yet loyal following. NEW YORK (AP) —
Student loans unaffordable in a recession
Opinion: The government must intervene now to prevent more young people from defaulting on their student
GM begins to pay back government loans
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. made the first payment on its giant installment loans from the
Fewer states add jobs as recovery sputters
Ohio was one of four states to add jobs in November, even though its jobless rate rose.
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people this week. Frank Lee Gardner, 21, Dogwood
NFL PREVIEW \ Tonight’s game
DALLAS (8-5) AT NEW ORLEANS (13-0) Time: 8:20 tonight. TV: NFL Network Series record: Cowboys
Sustr shoots for spot in junior hockey championship
YOUNGSTOWN — Phantoms defensemen Andrej Sustr, a Czech Republic native, won’t be spending the
Iran seizes oil well in Iraq near border
Iran seizes oil well in Iraq near border BAGHDAD — Iranian forces crossed into Iraq and seized an
Thieves steal sign from death camp
OSWIECIM, Poland (AP) — Thieves stole the notorious sign bearing the cynical Nazi slogan “Work Sets
Elderly mother resists help
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Their elderly mother is resisting getting help
‘Friendly Fire’ author dies
‘Friendly Fire’ author dies HARTFORD, Conn. — C.D.B. Bryan, whose 1976 book “Friendly Fire” about
BASKETBALL \ Friday’s other games
Massillon 68, East 66 (OT) MASSILLON — Jamil Dudley led the Tigers (1-2) with 25 points and eight
Villanova beats Montana in FCS championship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Matt Szczur caught two touchdown passes, ran for 159 yards and had another
Artist puts life on display
COLUMBUS (AP) — Go ahead and watch. Megan Burkholder wants you to. See her tap on a laptop or play
FRIDAY’S RESULTS
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Beaver Local 61, Lakeview 49 Bloomfield 76,
Obama brokers global climate deal
Not all delegates to the summit were satisfied with the agreement. COPENHAGEN (AP) — Two years
Commissioners to buy three parcels of property
Commissioners also approved contracts with several lawyers. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County
Major storm moves up East Coast
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A major storm moving up the Atlantic Coast on the last shopping weekend
Metro digest || Teen attacked on bus
Teen attacked on bus YOUNGSTOWN — A South Side teen told police he was beaten and robbed of a
READY TO GO: Jake Giuriceo, left, Campbell High School graduate and Struthers resident, and
READY TO GO: Jake Giuriceo, left, Campbell High School graduate and Struthers resident, and
Go&Do || Things to see around the Valley
Today Children George and Oatmeal Save Santa, 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Ward Beecher Planetarium,
Nelson nudged toward support of health-care reform measure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic leaders appeared to make progress Friday night in winning over Sen. Ben
Lawrence Co. will make payroll
The pension fund is not in danger, the commissioners said. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County
300 fans give Pavlik a lift at weigh-in for boxer at Beehgly
Fans said the boxer is the face of the Valley and showed their support. YOUNGSTOWN — When
NHL Friday’s games
Devils 4, Senators 2 NEWARK, N.J. — Martin Brodeur set a National Hockey League record for games
NBA \ Friday’s other games
76ers 98, Celtics 97 BOSTON — Elton Brand had 23 points and eight rebounds, giving Philadelphia
AREA COLLEGES Friday’s games
WOMEN Carnegie-Mellon 59, Hiram 53 HIRAM — Hiram (0-8) was led by forward Alex Dellas with a
COLLEGE HOOPS Friday’s Top 25 games
WOMEN No. 7 Duke 79, No. James Madison 65 DURHAM, N.C. — Joy Cheek scored a career-high 21
Business digest
NATION Six automakers pay fines after missing mark on fuel WASHINGTON — Six automakers paid
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South vulnerable, you hold: xK J 8 7 u9 5 v10 4 3 wA Q 6 3 The bidding has
Meat-flavored glove leads to dog’s ordeal
heloise Meat flavored rubber glove leads to dog’s ordeal Dear Heloise: I, too, have always used
Danica Patrick gets a taste of NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Once IndyCar star Danica Patrick figured out how to get in and out of the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Crystal Gibson and William Lipscomb, Youngstown, boy, Dec.
Woods voted PGA Tour player of the year
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was voted the PGA Tour player of the year by the players
COPENHAGEN (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Friday a “meaningful and unprecedented
COPENHAGEN (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Friday a “meaningful and unprecedented
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a D.S.I. And a Ipod tuch with a blue case. And drow to life for
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a D.S.I. And a Ipod tuch with a blue case. And drow to life for
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