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Training sessions offered for women, minorities who want to start businesses
Those who complete the program can apply for a loan to start or maintain a business. YOUNGSTOWN
Bengals beat Steelers 18-12, lead AFC North
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Finally after 40 years of being pushed around and dominated by the Pittsburgh
Stambaugh Auditorium stands strong 83 years after its opening
YOUNGSTOWN — “This Auditorium — the gift of Henry Hamilton Stambaugh (1858-1919), a manufacturer,
Newport neighborhood group seeks to decrease crime, increase quality of life
YOUNGSTOWN — Neighbors are coming together to make a difference in the Newport area of the city.
YSU trustees to consider new fee for student activities
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s Student Government Association says a $1 per credit-hour
Columbiana school district adds Blue Ribbon Award to its list of honors
COLUMBIANA — The educators in the Columbiana school district have received more awards of excellence
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
FEDERATED CLUBS WEDNESDAY SBlt Youngstown Federation will recognize club presidents at a noon
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
GARDEN CLUBS MONDAY • Garden Gate will meet at 7 p.m. for a program by Debbie Pifer of White
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS AARP 4545 • Boardman South 4545, AARP, will meet Dec. 3 at the Holiday Inn South
MICHELLE ROCKWOOD | RYAN MCCULLOUGH
MICHELLE ROCKWOOD | RYAN MCCULLOUGH MICHELLE ROCKWOOD RYAN MCCULLOUGH HUDSON — Michelle Rockwood
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MASONIC GROUPS WEDNESDAY • Mildred Beck, worthy matron, and Patrick Pinney, worthy patron, will
AMY HUGHES | JOHN BOWLES
AMY HUGHES | JOHN BOWLES AMY HUGHES JOHN BOWLES FAIRFIELD — The gazebo at Tori’s Banquet and
ANGIE WORKMAN | JAMES LAVERIE
ANGIE WORKMAN | JAMES LAVERIE ANGIE WORKMAN JAMES LAVERIE NEW WATERFORD — James Christopher
BRITTANY SCOTT | PASQUALE DELLAGATTA
BRITTANY SCOTT | PASQUALE DELLAGATTA BRITTANY SCOTT PASQUALE DELLAGATTA YOUNGSTOWN — Brittany
Mr., Mrs. Kelley mark anniversary during reception
Mr., Mrs. Kelley mark anniversary during reception HUBBARD — Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kelley, 6944
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Checks celebrate 60th anniversary with close family
AUSTINTOWN — At a private dinner in their Austintown home, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Check celebrated the
Cinderella Ball will be an enchanting evening
YOUNGSTOWN — The Junior Civic League of Youngstown will host its 54th annual Cinderella Ball
Angels’ brunch, sweet shoppe will benefit Easter Seals clients
BOARDMAN — The Angels of Easter Seals invites the community to their annual Holiday Brunch and Sweet
Butler to show fine arts at preview party
YOUNGSTOWN — The 39th annual American Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Sale preview party has
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, Arthritis
Pet Expo at Eastwood to feature animal communicator
NILES — The Northeastern Ohio Pet Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Eastwood Expo Center.
Houston in dark on V&M project
The global steelmaker’s plant in Texas competes with Youngstown for a $970M expansion.
YSU seniors end careers at Stambaugh in blaze of glory against Illinois State
QB Brandon Summers came within one yard of his career-best performance, and tailback Kevin Smith
Mistakes doom Girard
Woodridge’s big first half costs Indians in semifinal By JOHN BASSETTI UNIONTOWN — Trailing
Rev. Simon honored
Simon is honored for his efforts as a pastor and in energizing voters. YOUNGSTOWN — About 175
POLISH CELEBRATION
Workshop helps others understand traditions The traditions preserve the culture of Polish-
Much to its Chagrin, Lakeview falls 36-14
The Bulldogs made a game of it in the third quarter but couldn’t hold off the Tigers down the
Phantoms offense too much for Steel
YOUNGSTOWN — There was a “puckstorm” Saturday night at the Covelli Centre, as the fourth-place
Sharon, Pa., official focuses on future
SHARON, Pa. — Sharon’s new city manager says he wants to focus on the future, not on his parting of
Low point: Penguin women fall, 73-50
ELON, N.C. — The High Point women’s basketball team got off to a fast start offensively, and YSU
Slippery Rock president signs green pledge
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa.— The president of Slippery Rock University has signed the American College and
Boardman’s Bletso, Salem’s Perry lead Saint Leo
SAINT LEO, Fla. — Two Youngstown-area women helped the Saint Leo University volleyball team to its
Speed up I-80 plans, some urge
The $204M project to add a third lane may begin much sooner than expected
Palestinian activist offers view on situation in Israel
Detainees can be held for months without being charged, the guest speaker said. LIBERTY —
Metro digest
H1N1 vaccine Tuesday NILES — H1N1 vaccine will be administered from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday at
FIGHTING INSOMNIA
Manufacturers release newest bedding trends The technologies were recently introduced at two of
hActress Halle Berry wins Lansing Leadership Award
hActress Halle Berry wins Lansing Leadership Award LOS ANGELES — Halle Berry has something else in
Top 25 basketball roundup Saturday’s games
MEN No. 11 Butler 73, Davidson 62 INDIANAPOLIS — Gordon Hayward scored 17 points and Willie
Buckeyes come up roses ... barely
Devin Barclay’s 39-yard field goal in overtime lifted Ohio State past Iowa 27-24. COLUMBUS (AP) —
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin L. Hawley, 26, of 13 James Lane, Girard, and Heather D.
Scoring spree
Scoring spree There was no D in Youngstown on Saturday night as the Phantoms rallied for a 7-6 win
‘Nutcracker’ gets some new twists
The move to Stambaugh Auditorium this year hasn’t been without its challenges. By JOHN BENSON
Ohio plant seeks savings with shot-clock approach
COLUMBUS (AP) — Decades ago, the NBA instituted the shot clock to pick up the pace of the game.
To go to work or stay home?
For sick workers, that really is the question Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — For under-the-weather
MEDICINESFlbMEN
Local pharmacists prefer to create medications By DON SHILLING Dan Wearsch makes an odd
Being jobless is more difficult now than it used to be
WASHINGTON (AP) — It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10
Wish list for better 401(k)
Data from Fidelity Investments show that more participants increased the amount they were saving in
Something’s gotta give
Opinion: Something’s gotta give EDITOR: We cannot afford years of medical care like we have now. You must
big ten roundup Saturday’s other games
No. 21 Wisconsin 45, Michigan 24 MADISON, Wis. — Scott Tolzien tied a career high with four
NFL Preview This week’s games
CINCINNATI (6-2) at PITTSBURGH (6-2) Game time: 1 p.m. TV/Radio: (27) (19) (2) (WNIO-AM 1390)
Business digest
REGION Girard woman creates skin-care products GIRARD — Cathy McCracken of Girard has created a
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Daniel and Rachael Bonacker, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 13. Robert and
One-drug method raises possibility for end to death-penalty controversy
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state’s decision to replace a three-drug lethal injection with a powerful dose
nhl roundup Saturday’s other games
Rangers 2, Senators 1, SO OTTAWA — Pierre Parenteau scored the deciding goal in the seventh round
Collectors seek ‘Grand Tour’ pieces
The wealthy and the almost-wealthy of the late Victorian era chose to take the “Grand Tour” of
Is neighbor’s Wi-Fi signal free to use?
Q. The other day, my Internet service went down as it does from time to time. But this particular
Bengals-Steelers really is a big game
PITTSBURGH — They’ve had running backs named Ickey and Rocky, quarterbacks named Bubby and Boomer. A
Iran’s leaders accused of being worse than shah
Iran’s leaders accused of being worse than shah TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s embattled opposition leaders
President focuses on climate change and arms controlSFlb
Obama was to meet today with the leader of Russia. SINGAPORE (AP) — President Barack Obama and
PSU holds off Indiana, 31-20
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Most teams don’t win games after four turnovers in one half, let alone one
Lead acetate in hair dye: Is it safe?
Q. I’ve been using a Grecian Formula for my graying hair for years. It has lead acetate in it. I
Great American Smokeout
Great American Smokeout CANFIELD — The American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American
Ballet Western Reserve Artistic chief takes charge
Richard Dickinson is wasting no time putting his stamp on the dance company. Richard
The $204M project to add a third lane may begin much sooner than expected.
The $204M project to add a third lane may begin much sooner than expected. The Ohio Department
Browns brace for Ravens
CLEVELAND (AP) — With a deadline looming, a few thousand unsold tickets were bought and the
Obama embraces more trade with Asia
SINGAPORE (AP) — President Barack Obama raised hopes for creating an Asia-Pacific free-trade region
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal Housing Administration Commissioner David Stevens said Saturday that
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal Housing Administration Commissioner David Stevens said Saturday that
Craving blood makes niece feel like a freak
Dear Annie: My 15-year-old niece recently told me she craves the taste of blood and feels like a
Soldier touched by readers’ generosity
Dear readers ... Capt. Paul J. Metts was one of the recipients of Vindicator readers’ generosity
Man held for trial in shooting death of Pa. woman
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh man has been ordered to stand trial in the shooting death of a woman
Web browser has user pushing invisible buttons
Q. I have the persistent problem of invisible buttons on several Web sites. For example, on Amazon
‘GEOLOGY’
‘GEOLOGY’ Geo C and Tha Storm (Earthtone Recording) Grade: B+ Geo C and Tha Storm likes its
YSU NOTEBOOK \ Penguins vs. Redbirds
Senior day: The Penguins introduced all 12 seniors and their parents before the game along with
Next Division IV
Next Division IV Matchup: Girard Indians vs. xx xxx x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx What: Regional final.
Area college roundup \ Saturday’s other games
Mount Union 56, Marietta 0 ALLIANCE — Quarterback Kurt Rocco matched his career-high with five
Cavs slip past Jazz, 107-104
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James’ three-point play with 28 seconds remaining lifted the short-handed
League-wide retirement of No. 23 seems unlikely
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James may persuade NBA players to give up their No. 23s, but a leaguewide
‘Twilight’ star Stewart tries to tune out tabloids
LOS ANGELES — Kristen Stewart was a bundle of nerves talking about “Twilight” a year ago. She’s far
YSU preview Men’s basketball
Who: Youngstown State (0-1) vs Hiram (0-0). When: Today, 4:05. Where: Beeghly Center Radio:
YSU students would do better with fewer parking spaces
Opinion: YSU students would do better with fewer parking spaces EDITOR: Tearing down YSU’s Lincoln
Perfect under pressure
Ray Kuharich can’t explain the logic of his 300 game in Wednesday Senior Mixed at Wedgewood on Nov.
Kenya’s harvest shows how to end food shortage
AHERO, Kenya (AP) — Joram Abiero remembers it was not too long ago that his neighbors went to bed
Shooting victims mournedSFlb
KIEL, Wis. (AP) — The hundreds of people who lined the main street of a small Indiana city Saturday
Czechs mark anniversary of revolution
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — Former Czech President Vaclav Havel opened the 20th- anniversary
Woman insurgent among dead
KABUL (AP) — NATO and Afghan forces killed several insurgents, including an armed woman, in a search
Stewart views 1st ownership year as success
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tony Stewart’s won’t win the Sprint Cup championship this season, and his bid
Obama should weigh in on V&M
Opinion: “Now, we’ve still got a long way to go. But there is little debate that the decisions we’ve made and
$47B in Medicare claims questioned
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government paid more than $47 billion in questionable Medicare claims
NBA roundup Saturday’s other games
Pacers 113, Celtics 104 INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 29 points and Dahntay Jones added a
Forum board shouldn’t decide system’s fate in secret
Editorial: Forum board shouldn’t decide system’s fate in secret The board of directors of Forum Health has
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2009. There are 46 days left in the year. On this date in
Bomber kills 11, including 4 kids
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide car bomber attacked a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan on
Police agency uses Facebook to find fugitives
MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — The Medina Police Department near Cleveland is bringing the old practice of
Chinese policies harm U.S. workers
Opinion: WASHINGTON — President Obama is meeting with Chinese leaders to discuss, among other things, trade.
22 skulls returned to HawaiiSFlb
STOCKHOLM (AP) — With a solemn ceremony in Stockholm’s antiquities museum, Sweden on Saturday marked
Britain probes abuse claims
LONDON (AP) — Iraqi civilians who were detained by British troops during the U.S.-led war have
mvFc roundup Saturday’s other games
North Dakota State 56, Indiana State 17 TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Pat Paschall rushed for four
Valley should be inspired by Cuyahoga County vote
Editorial: When the votes were counted Nov. 3 and the tally showed that residents of Cuyahoga County had opted
D.A. behind wrongful convictions is retiringSFlb
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — The molesters drank blood, the children said, and hung them from hooks
‘Beauty and the Beast’ at New Castle theater
‘Beauty and the Beast’ at New Castle theater NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”
Penguins snap skid, top Bruins in OT, 6-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pascal Dupuis scored his second goal of the game 1:24 into overtime and the
TOP 25 roundup \ Saturday’s games
No. 1 Florida 24, South Carolina 14 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tim Tebow tied the Southeastern Conference
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
FOOTBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES OHIO REGIONAL SEMIFINALS DIVISION I Region 1 Cle. Glenville
China-U.S. partnership benefits all
Opinion: BUFFALO, N.Y. — President Obama’s visit to China is an opportunity for the United States to deepen
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Shainne Lewis The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Fitting exercise to a T
Therapist gives heart to women Fear often forces women to forgo their workouts. PHILADELPHIA
Dishwasher tablets
Dishwasher tablets Whirlpool Corp., which makes Affresh cleaning tablets for clothes washers, has
SHUTTERED REST AREAS
‘No rest for the weary’ It is estimated there are between 1,500 and 2,000 rest areas on American
Teen driving needs purpose
My oldest grandson, not yet 15, is already taking drivers education. In fact, he’s already been
Fans of Web site get monthly discounts
Fans of Web site get monthly discounts CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire tourism department has
“Collision” (9 p.m., PBS): The latest offering from “Masterpiece
“Collision” (9 p.m., PBS): The latest offering from “Masterpiece Contemporary” is a gripping, two-
The U.S. Postal Service offers the free Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate Box for sending packages to
The U.S. Postal Service offers the free Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate Box for sending packages to
Selling a home
Selling a home Staging tips Staging a home for sale can set it apart from the competition and
Coming to a youth sports sideline near you, John Dadden
Opinion: I wished to help him, because I, too, was once he. It was the final Saturday of my sons’ soccer
Books digest
STATE Author to sign book on John F. Seiberling AKRON — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host
The two items most requested by soldiers are baby wipes and phone cards (international cards are the
The two items most requested by soldiers are baby wipes and phone cards (international cards are the
Actors put the F-U-N in ‘County Spelling Bee’
YOUNGSTOWN — Six wonderfully eccentric young students. That’s what makes “The 25th Annual Putnam
Publishers Weekly \ Best-sellers
For the week ending Nov. 7: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Ford County: Stories” by John Grisham
Swim club accused of bias to file for bankruptcy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia swim club accused of discrimination in revoking the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard City Council, caucus, 7 p.m., regular meeting, 8 p.m., council chambers,
Go&Do Weekend || Things to see around the Valley
Today Dances Del Sinchak Band, 4 to 8 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; (330)
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
NORTH LIMA — Cogun Inc. has been named best building contractor in the country for the second year
INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS Marty Cline of Hartville has been named director of business development, Midwest
Just pick up a shovel
Opinion: Just pick up a shovel EDITOR: Recently, I had the opportunity to read TIME. What I found was
There are dozens of things to evaluate a teacher on beyond the scores of standardized tests
Opinion: EDITOR: An Oct. 28 editorial in The New York Times (“The New Haven Model”) supported a push in
Landlords, don’t let your houses devolve into eyesores
Opinion: Landlords, don’t let your houses devolve into eyesores EDITOR: This should be of interest to the
CURRENT PRICES || Antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
mac roundup Saturday’s game
Western Michigan 35, Eastern Michigan 14 YPSILANTI, Mich. — Tim Hiller threw for 275 yards and
big east roundup Saturday’s games
No. 8 Pittsburgh 27, Notre Dame 22 PITTSBURGH — Jonathan Baldwin made two exceptional catches that
BLOOD DRIVES
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
MILESTONES
STATE PATROL 2009 Trooper of the Year Trooper Bradley M. Bucey of the Ohio State Highway Patrol
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