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Mrs. Claus makes a stop in Niles
NILES — You could probably sum up Maria and Nathaniel Leskovec’s day at Eastwood Mall today by the
Pavlik ready for Williams or Sturm
YOUNGSTOWN — There are a lot of no-names in the middleweight division. Aside from Kelly Pavlik,
Struthers council member targets absenteeism
STRUTHERS — A council member wants to discourage members’ absenteeism at council meetings. Michael
Valley residents get ready for Kwanzaa
YOUNGSTOWN — Many area residents are preparing to partake in the Kwanzaa celebration — an annual
Canfield’s Warino settling in manager’s position
CANFIELD — Joe Warino’s transition from Mahoning County sanitary engineer to Canfield city manager
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MASONIC GROUPS MONDAY • Ruth Shrine 64 will have a stated meeting and ceremonial at 7:30 p.m.
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS AARP 4545 • Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 7 at
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Howland SCOPE Center, 8273 High St. SE, Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday, pinochle at 9
Dahlia Society presents awards
Dahlia Society presents awards CANFIELD — The Youngstown Connection provided musical
LISA BIGLEY | JONATHAN CONRAD
LISA BIGLEY JONATHAN CONRAD BOARDMAN — Lisa Marie Bigley, a daughter of Aundria and Geno Iudiciani
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
STEPHANIE BLASKI | TIMOTHY SEIKEL
STEPHANIE BLASKI TIMOTHY SEIKEL YOUNGSTOWN — Stephanie Andrea Blaski, 4121‚Ñ2 W. Madison Ave., New
KATIE CRAIG | SHAUN NEELY
KATIE CRAIG SHAUN NEELY CORTLAND — Shaun Neely and his bride, the former Katie Craig, both of 9
CHRISTEN LYMBER | PETER MOHL
CHRISTEN LYMBER PETER MOHL BOARDMAN — St. John Greek Orthodox Church was the setting at 2:30 p.m.
MELISSA TUREK | MICHAEL STELLUTO
MELISSA TUREK MICHAEL STELLUTO AUSTINTOWN — Michael W. Stelluto and his bride, the former Melissa
AMBER KEECH | DAVID STRALEY
AMBER KEECH DAVID STRALEY BOARDMAN — St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park was the
KIMBERLY GRIFFIN | STEVEN CRIADO
KIMBERLY GRIFFIN STEVEN CRIADO YOUNGSTOWN — Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park was the
KATHLEEN ABEL | BRADLEY MORGAN
KATHLEEN ABEL BRADLEY MORGAN CANFIELD — Kathleen Abel and Bradley Morgan, both of 8410 Streamview
JULIE HALAPARDA | ANTHONY LEWIS
JULIE HALAPARDA | ANTHONY LEWIS JULIE HALAPARDA ANTHONY LEWIS BOARDMAN — Julie Halaparda and
KELLY MCNAB | NATHAN RIEGLER
KELLY MCNAB NATHAN RIEGLER LAS VEGAS — Kelly Renee McNab and Nathan John James Riegler, both of
Rhinehart 50th is celebrated at Drakes Landing
Rhinehart 50th is celebrated at Drakes Landing CANFIELD — Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rhinehart, 97 Neff
Cunningham 50th to be celebrated at open reception
Cunningham 50th to be celebrated at open reception NEW WATERFORD — Mr. and Mrs. Don Cunningham,
Joachims to mark 60th anniversary during reception
Joachims to mark 60th anniversary during reception CANFIELD — The Rev. Arthur and Mrs. Joachim,
Leetonia water service to shut down Monday morning
LEETONIA —The Leetonia Water Department will shut down water service at 9 a.m. Monday to install a water valve to tie in to the new 12-inch water main line.
BEEGHLY BEATING || TKO in 5th
YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik waited 10 months to get back in the ring.
Strollo’s legacy also on the line
Try this test: Go to one of the area’s shopping or eating establishments and ask patrons who should
Mount Union falls 38-28 for D-3 title
Cecil Shorts caught 10 passes for 185 yards and two TDs for Mount Union. SALEM, Va. (AP) — Levell
Gonzalez, Williams power Harding past Timken
CANTON — Rick Hairston wants his Canton Timken High team to play at a frenzied pace — full-court,
Girard overcomes JFK in overtime
GIRARD — After missing two good opportunities to win in regulation, Girard High overcame a three-
Boardman stuns McKinley, 54-49, in OT
CANTON — When the Canton McKinley High girls basketball team meets Boardman, it’s often a classic.
Powell leads Ursuline girls past rival
YOUNGSTOWN — Dropping their first two games of the season was a gut-check for the Ursuline girls
Filmmakers shoot in Youngstown; evoke sentiments of war near and far
YOUNGSTOWN — Life in this city is a struggle. It’s raw and gritty, and people are at war with
Tarnished lives fill Warren gem shop
Jewelry buyer’s hubbub reflects pain of recession WARREN — All day long, the front door
YSU to borrow $24.5M for campus improvement
A plan to raze the Lincoln Avenue parking deck drew criticism from one trustee. YOUNGSTOWN —
Buckeye center to sponsor party
Bicycles, DVDs, toys and gift certificates will be given away as prizes. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Big Brothers need men to be mentors
Volunteers are asked to commit to serving for one year, meeting with the child twice a month.
$1.6M grant to help hospitals
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A $1.6 million grant award is intended to help Jameson and Ellwood City hospitals
Nationals wallop Phantoms, 9-3
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Defenseman Adam Clendening netted a pair of goals and former Mahoning Valley
Metro digest || Free movies in Girard
Free movies in Girard GIRARD — The Girard Free Library will show two movies for young adults at 1
MORE DIGEST || Hunter’s death probed
Hunter’s death probed HARTFORD — A deer hunter died while out in the woods here about 3 p.m.
Go&Do || Things to see around the Valley
Today Children Story time and pictures with Mrs. Claus, 1-3 p.m., Art Outreach Center, Eastwood
‘GHOST' RETAINS WORLD TITLE
Miguel Espino goes down under a pummeling by Kelly Pavlik in the fifth round at Youngstown State University's Beeghly Center. Pavlik won by TKO Saturday night.
FIGHT NIGHT: Buzz in Beeghly grew slowly
Buzz in Beeghly grew slowly A steady stream of fans entered the facility in the hours leading up
BLOOD DRIVES
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
RECORD REVIEWS || The Element of Freedom
‘The Element of Freedom’ Alicia Keys (J Records) Grade: B- When Alicia Keys declared herself a
Some Valley bars serve up bout despite blackout order
The bars showing the fight were crowded Saturday night. Some area bars were receiving the pay-
Best bets on TV tonight
“Survivor: Samoa Finale” (8 p.m., CBS): If by now you can’t tell your Galu from a Foa Foa, you’ll
CURRENT PRICES for Antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
CHRISTMAS | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for the holiday.
Penguins beat Sabres, 2-1, in shootout
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury made 31 saves and stopped three more tries in the shootout,
Giuriceo angered by majority draw decision
The Struthers resident didn’t win for the first time in seven professional fights. By JOE SCALZO
Climate summit ends with only a nonbinding accord
Climate summit ends with only a nonbinding accord COPENHAGEN — A historic U.N. climate conference
Saints fans celebrate ‘Breesus’
Editor’s note: Saturday’s Saints-Cowboys game was not completed in time for today’s edition. NEW
Wyoming topples Fresno State
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Wyoming trailed by 11 points in the fourth quarter. Its offense was led by
US prison population to have first decrease since 1972
DALLAS (AP) — The United States may soon see its prison population drop for the first time in almost
Budget bill clears Senate, contains aid for Pentagon, long-term unemployed
It extends unemployment and health-care benefits and subsidies for jobless Americans. WASHINGTON
What’s in health-care proposals for 5 Americans
As Congress gets closer to a final health care bill, many Americans want to know: What’s in it for
Health reform clears hurdle toward Senate passage
President Obama hailed the breakthrough; final approval is expected this week. WASHINGTON (AP)
Green Bay pulls away from YSU in 2nd half
The Phoenix are 3-0 in the Horizon League after the 75-67 win. GREEN BAY, Wis. — Rahmon Fletcher
Afghan lawmakers object to some on list of proposed Cabinet members
KABUL (AP) — Afghan legislators complained Saturday that several members of President Hamid Karzai’s
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Harley-Davidson Credit Corp. v. Scott Durr, money. James Zins
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL \ Saturday’s other games
BOYS Springfield 54, Lisbon 26 NEW MIDDLETOWN — The Tigers pulled away in the third quarter when
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard City Council, 8 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St. Caucus at 7 p.m.
Pavlik’s handlers took Ghost Nation to be dumb
Opinion: The irony is startling. This is my next-to-last column for 2009. While I’m finishing my third year
Buckeyes are sluggish in victory
COLUMBUS (AP) — Thad Matta even apologized to the fans. So sluggish was the pace of play in his
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2009. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date in
2,000 trapped on trains under English Channel
LONDON (AP) — More than 2,000 people were stranded beneath the English Channel for up to 16 hours
Mr. and Mrs. Pyne mark anniversary by renewing vows, attending luncheon
Mr. and Mrs. Pyne mark anniversary by renewing vows, attending luncheon LIBERTY — Mr. and Mrs.
Steelers are in search of winning formula
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Steelers’ fingerprints can be found all over the Green Bay Packers’ playbook
Huge storm hits East, some Midwest states
WASHINGTON (AP) — A blizzard-like storm rocked the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Saturday, crippling
Iraq sends forces to oil well seized by Iranian military
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq deployed security forces Saturday near a remote oil well seized by Iran,
Accused of abuse, she wants apology
Dear Annie: My husband’s daughter-in-law accused me of abusing her 6-year-old son while they were at
MILESTONES || SCOUTS
SCOUTS Receives Eagle award Daniel G. Albertini, 16, of Boardman, son of George and Michele
NEWSMAKERS || Shalhoub, LaPaglia to star in “Lend Me a Tenor”
Shalhoub, LaPaglia to star in “Lend Me a Tenor” NEW YORK — Tony Shalhoub will co-star with Anthony
Some costs of living rise
Opinion: Some costs of living rise EDITOR: We were notified earlier this year that we would not be
Travel digest || Pennsylvania resort builds gingerbread village
Pennsylvania resort builds gingerbread village NEMACOLIN, Pa. — Nevermind a gingerbread house — a
Christmas at the Arms
Opinion: Christmas at the Arms EDITOR: With all the holiday decorations and displays in yards and malls,
Risky business
at the movies By JAKE COYLE It’s fair to say that it’s a risky venture to create a movie
Rock Hall induction process is a joke
Really, Hall of Fame voters? ABBA, that admittedly infectious but synthetic Swedish pop confection
The city does its part
Opinion: The city does its part EDITOR:: The Vindicator printed a letter to the editor by Animal Charity
holiday decorating
holiday decorating Safety tips When you hang your holiday decorations, make sure to keep safety
Medications help to fight herpes
Q. I am 23 years old, and I just learned I have herpes. I feel like my life is over. I fear no one
CHRISTMAS TOMES Four tales set the holiday mood
“The Christmas Secret”SFlbby Donna VanLiere (St. Martin’s, 291 pages, $14.99) The fourth book in
HEALTHY BOOST
recycled countertops The look can personalize your kitchen. Remodeling your kitchen? Coming
CDC: Rare infection passed on by Mississippi organ donor
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An extremely rare infection has been passed from an organ donor to at least
Publishers Weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Dec. 12
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “U is for Underflow” by Sue
PROGRAM WITH A PURPOSE
‘stand in the gap’ Justin and Laura Burnette are willing to take their efforts wherever they
Stories of discipline success
I have long maintained that the happiest kids are also well-behaved and vice versa. That
HBCU all-star game gets off to a fast start
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Florida A&M’s Leroy Vann got the first HBCU Bowl all-star game off to a fast
It’ll be a family Christmas for New Yorker Parker
LONDON — Sarah Jessica Parker is looking forward to a family Christmas. That’s because she won’t
Districts that breach rules on test to pay fine
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state says it will begin collecting a $25 fine per student each time a district
F.Y.I. || Michael Jackson tribute show coming to Gossip
Michael Jackson tribute show coming to Gossip AUSTINTOWN — Tickets will go on sale at 11 a.m.
Finalists for YSU presidency must be questioned closely
Editorial: In April 2007, during a visit to the Mahoning Valley, Chancellor of Higher Education Eric Fingerhut
Looking for a story, he finds inspiration
Opinion: Sister Carole Suhar belongs to the Order of the Ursuline Sisters. She lives with a small group of
State Coll. drops PIAA title game
HERSHEY, Pa. — Sam Feleccia ran for 156 yards and posted one of three rushing touchdowns Saturday,
Ohio’s businesses need credit
Opinion: When you’re in a race, you go as fast as you can to try to win. That’s how we generally understand
Keep Interstate 80 free
Editorial: Keep Interstate 80 free The idea that Dwight D. Eisenhower set out to create a cash cow for state
4 fire departments extinguish house blaze
4 fire departments extinguish house blaze BAZETTA — Firefighters from four area departments
Focus on community colleges
Opinion: Can everyone stop beating up President Obama over our double-digit unemployment rate? Last week,
Traficant plays us, the press, for fools
Opinion: The Mahoning Valley’s No. 1 Con Man — con as in convict and con as in conniver — must still be
A TOURIST’S CHRISTMAS
midtown manhattan Within a few blocks of Rockefeller Center, you’ll find everything Manhattan has
YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik waited 10 months to get back in the ring.
YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik waited 10 months to get back in the ring. He only needed five rounds to
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Jerald C. Essad The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Bookd digest || BOOKS BY THE NUMBERS
BOOKS BY THE NUMBERS Copy of Poe’s first book sells for $662K in NYC NEW YORK — A rare copy of
Antiques and collecting || Collectors seek playful Holt-Howard pieces
Christmas is a time to buy gifts, but also a time for manufacturers to sell special holiday items.
NOTEWORTHY VOLUMES: Putting spotlight on music books
Putting spotlight on music books By DAN DELUCA How exactly did the Beatles destroy rock ’n’
Manufacturer recalls baby car-seat carriers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A baby product manufacturer has recalled about 447,000 of its infant car-seat
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