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Stories published November 20, 2009
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Motorcyclist injured in Hermitage
HERMITAGE — A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after being involved in an accident with one or more motor vehicles early Friday afternoon on State Street near Bruster’s Ice Cream.
Youngstown gets state money to raze old Sheet & Tube office building
YOUNGSTOWN — In another step to secure the V&M Star expansion, the city has been approved for a $630,000 state grant to demolish the former Youngstown Sheet & Tube office building on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
HMHP lifts visitation restrictions at its hospitals
Humility of Mary Health Partners has lifted its restricted visitation policy.
Youngstown will bring back holiday parade
YOUNGSTOWN — After a lengthy absence, the Downtown Youngstown Holiday Parade returns Dec. 5.
Mahoning grand jury indicts man on eight counts of rape
Mahoning County grand jury indicts man on eight rape counts.
Police investigate alleged assault by YSU players
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating an alleged assault by Youngstown State University football
Ohio AG sues credit agencies for public pensions
Ohio attorney general sues credit agencies for public pensions
Western, Pa. man found guilty of shooting at Erie bar
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man has been convicted of third-degree murder in the shooting death of a man outside an Erie bar.
Ohio car dealers clash over use of the term 'Automile'
BEDFORD, Ohio (AP) — Two groups of car dealers in the Cleveland suburbs are a mile apart in a marketing dispute that may have to be resolved in court.
More car production coming to Lordstown?
LORDSTOWN — Officials at General Motors car plant here said production plans have not changed, despite news reports that the automaker may be shifting some production from South Korea to Lordstown
Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson.
YMHA to replace windows at Rockford Village on East Side
Windows to be replaced at Rockford Village apartment complex.
Woman charged for posting Pa. woman's nude Facebook photo
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — A New York woman who works as a bartender in northwestern Pennsylvania has been charged with using a male customer’s cell phone to post a nude photo of another woman on Facebook
Oprah: Prayer, careful thought influenced her decision to end her talk show
CHICAGO (AP) — Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision.
Federal court seeks info on Biros lethal injection case
COLUMBUS (AP) — A federal appeals court is pushing a condemned killer to say why his lawsuit opposing lethal injection in Ohio shouldn’t be dismissed.
Teen gets life in killing of woman who took him in
McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man who recently turned 18 has been sentenced to life in prison for the fatal baseball bat beating of a woman who had taken him into her family.
Home of Ohio man accused of drowning his wife to be sold
Home of Ohio man accused of drowning his wife to be sold
Ohio unemployment rises to 10.5 percent in October
Ohio unemployment rises to 10.5 percent in October
New Beginnings Outreach Ministry has food distribution Saturday
Food distribution Saturday morning in Youngstown
Ursuline Center brick sale fundraiser winding down
CANFIELD — The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will soon be winding down its brick sale fundraiser.
Palin returning to Ohio on book tour
NORWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is returning as a new author to the southwest Ohio
Ohio governor calls for domestic violence reforms
COLUMBUS (AP) — In response to a newspaper’s investigation, Ohio’s governor is calling for a major review of the way the state deals with domestic violence.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • Mahoning Retired Teachers Association will have a holiday social at
Caregivers invited to blessing of hands
Caregivers invited to blessing of hands YOUNGSTOWN — In honor of Hospice Month, SouthernCare
Omega Psi Phi chapters pay tribute to several notable Valley residents
Eight people received achievement awards. GIRARD — The Psi Omicron and Zeta Gamma chapters of
West Branch teacher and mom, 33, dies in crash
BUTLER — The West Branch Local School District is mourning a teacher who was described as “born to be leader.”
Forum faithful rally for cause
Northside nurses, supporters took to the street to reinforce their message to the board.
New Linebacker U?
Austin Spitler, Ross Homan and Brian Rolle carry on an Ohio State tradition By TIM MAY
YSU’s coach on the outs?
Heacock has compiled a 59-44 record with three losing seasons. YOUNGSTOWN — Is Saturday’s
Game day is — finally — here for Valley’s remaining teams
Poland plays Cardinal Mooney in a Division III regional final, while Ursuline meets Cuyahoga Heights
1 teacher + 2 grade levels produce poor results, chief of YEA argues
One teacher said she has to cover fifth- and sixth- grade curricula in the same room.
Sustr’s play earns award
The soon-to-be 19-year-old was named USHL defensive player of the week. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
Columbiana copes with teacher’s death
A son described the fallen educator as ‘a role model to look up to.’ COLUMBIANA — Columbiana
Fridley is All-OAC for defense
Tyler Fridley completed her four-year career with the Baldwin-Wallace College women’s soccer team
Phantoms try for more road success
YOUNGSTOWN — After going 4-1 in a November homestand, the Youngstown Phantoms are on the road this
Parents call for Niles McKinley coach’s ouster
Another coach’s wife vowed a recall petition if parents aren’t satisfied with the board’s response.
Mount Union takes on W&J in playoffs
ALLIANCE — The Mount Union College football team will begin its quest for the program’s 11th NCAA
Woman to bring her ‘telepathic’ ability to Valley
Woman to bring her ‘telepathic’ ability to Valley By ELISE FRANCO Do you know what your pet is
Student-housing builder buys fire station for $1M
The station is 109 years old, one of the oldest in the state, the fire chief says. YOUNGSTOWN
Operation Christmas Child mobilized in Valley today
HOWLAND — Today through Monday, local collection sites for Operation Christmas Child are accepting
Torn over team
Penn State running back Brandon Beachum played for both Mooney (above left) and Poland (above right) during his high school career. So who will he root for tonight, as the longtime rivals meet each other on the football field for the very first time?
Fitch prepares for 10,000 fired-up fans tonight
Preview tonight’s playoff football games between Poland and Mooney and Ursuline and Cuyahoga
She can’t let her insecure behavior go
Dear Annie: I was with “Barry” for two years. After the first eight months of an amazing
Did you know? Life span of smoke detectors is only 8-10 years
Dear Heloise: A note about the life span of smoke detectors: We as consumers have been told for many
Business Digest
OHIO Severstal to restart mill in Yorkville WHEELING, W.Va. — Severstal Wheeling Inc. says its
Absence results an in F, as in ‘you’re fired’
Editorial: Absence results an in F, as in ‘you’re fired’ Many of us can remember how tough it was to crawl
AOL offers buyouts to 2,500 workers, plans spinoff
NEW YORK (AP) — AOL LLC, an Internet company struggling to adapt to an advertising- driven economy,
Recovery will be vigorous in 2010, economist says
CANFIELD — An economic recovery is under way and will continue building steam next year, an
GM letter confuses some Delphi retirees
WARREN — Some Delphi Packard Electric retirees are confused by a letter General Motors sent them
France bans gay adoptions
Opinion: If you had to guess, where would you say a gay couple has a better chance of legally adopting a
Traficant will be keynote speaker at ‘End the Fed’ rally in Cleveland
Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant will be the keynote speaker at a Sunday rally in Cleveland
Knaus’ new attitude still evolving
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Chad Knaus was clearly distracted as he leaned against a cart during a casual
Redefining freedom in D.C.
Opinion: Redefining freedom in D.C. EDITOR: One could not help but be impressed with the words of U.S.
Political correctness is destroying us from within
Opinion: Political correctness is destroying us from within EDITOR: The tragedy at Fort Hood was a
Metro digest
Bridge to be closed YOUNGSTOWN — Because of the installation of a new storm-sewer system, the
Palin: Lipstick on a rogue
Opinion: BOSTON — You have to hand it to Sarah Palin. I don’t mean you have to hand her the 2012 nomination.
Bill seeks tighter reins on Ohio casinos
COLUMBUS — A Republican lawmaker hopes to gain support for new legislation placing tighter controls
Parker-Broderick surrogate takes stand
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The woman who bore twin girls for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew
Moderates’ budget fix meets immovable forces
COLUMBUS (AP) — A few moderate Ohio senators trying to craft a compromise to fix Ohio’s budget gap
West Branch schools mourn teacher, 33, who died in crash
BUTLER — The West Branch Local School District is mourning a teacher who was described as “born to
City schools likely to need levy, oversight chief says
YOUNGSTOWN — The chairman of the state fiscal-oversight commission controlling city school- district
‘Twilight’ stars reflect on fame
Q & A with ‘Twilight’ stars reveals fame has mixed consequences By SANDY COHEN LOS ANGELES —
Buckeyes’ rally comes up short
NEW YORK (AP) — Deon Thompson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to hold
Kansas has little trouble in its victory
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight
Giants’ Tim Lincecum wins second Cy Young
NEW YORK (AP) — Talk about a freak — Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young
Backup QB leads Oklahoma State over Colorado
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden threw for 168 yards and two
Hendrick’s 1-2-3 finish would make history
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3.
Big Ben accepts blame, moves on
PITTSBURGH (AP) — He didn’t blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one
Dolphins knock off Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — He may be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie
Penguins score first, but Atlanta wins big
OTTAWA (AP) — Chris Phillips waited a long time to reveal his offensive skills. Phillips scored
Playoff Roundup | News and notes
Support staff: Poland head coach Mark Brungard has gone 38-17 (.690 winning percentage) in his five
Muslim countries seek a ban on blasphemy
GENEVA (AP) — Four years after cartoons of the prophet Muhammad set off violent protests across the
Computer glitch causes flight delays
ATLANTA (AP) — Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA
Watchdog: Jobs numbers overstated
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government watchdog overseeing economic-stimulus spending said Thursday that,
North Pole residents are irate over end of Santa-letter program
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Starry-eyed children writing letters to the jolly man at the North Pole
Poor weather means potential shortage of canned pumpkin
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The holidays may not be so sweet this year. Nestl — which sells nearly all
Can we boldly go?
Can we boldly go? Philadelphia Inquirer: Maybe someone should have stuck a copy of “The Right
Food banks burdened by demand in bad economy
Catholic Charities in Youngstown is getting 70 calls a day for help. WASHINGTON (AP) — Soup-
Pentagon probe to look into lapses in military bureaucracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Thursday it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James E. Dodge, 47, of 7188 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road,
Fewer children are dying, more are in school, UNICEF says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Twenty years after the U.N. adopted a treaty guaranteeing children’s rights, 1
Nip-tuck levy to help health plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — They call it the “Botax.” The White House and Senate Democrats have turned to a
Palin is a force GOP must reckon with
Opinion: I’m sure I would like Sarah Palin if I got the chance to meet her. We share many things in common.
Unemployment is slowing rebound
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge of future economic activity and a report on unemployment benefits signaled
City police probe robberies
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for multiple men in two robberies in which vehicles were taken. A
Wean Foundation gets grant for food program
WARREN — The Raymond John Wean Foundation has received a $200,000, two-year grant to launch a new,
MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners The Mahoning County commissioners on Thursday adopted a
Trumbull officials OK $40,000 extra for septic-system replacement
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners have approved fronting an additional $40,000 to help eight to
‘Jon & Kate’ to end run
‘Jon & Kate’ to end run NEW YORK — TLC’s reality show “Jon & Kate Plus 8” will end its spectacular
‘Planet 51’ fails at liftoff
“Planet 51” takes off like a rocket with its glitzy and alien look, but it never achieves orbit
Warren school board to start moving administrative offices
WARREN — The Warren Board of Education will begin almost immediately to move its administrative and
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Go&Do || Things to see around the Valley
Today Children “Hey Li’l Red,” 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-
Bill targets cheating employers
COLUMBUS — The state would have more authority to investigate workers’ claims that they weren’t
Pet Expo to promote responsible ownership
NILES — Pet lovers, animal aficionados and their four-legged friends may want to set aside some time
Best bets on TV tonight
“Medium” (9 p.m., CBS): On “Medium,” Allison has to don sunglasses after her eyes develop a
‘Twilight’: a new swoon
A marginal improvement on last year’s “Twilight,” “New Moon” is a bit like being locked in a room
More people with good credit nearing foreclosure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high
bella of the ball
bella of the ball Edward Cullen loves Bella Swan. And while it likely has nothing to do with the
Interim sanitary engineer hopes it becomes permanent
The application deadline for the permanent position is next Friday. YOUNGSTOWN — J. Robert
‘New Super Mario Bros. Wii’
‘New Super Mario Bros. Wii’ (Nintendo) for the Wii Grade: B Even before it refined family fun
Great public ed is a right
Opinion: We’ve got to stop cutting public education. To ease the budget crisis, one state after another is
Years ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2009. There are 41 days left in the year. On this date in
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Aaron and Melissa Frank , Lordstown, boy, Nov. 17. Eric and
Gripes about H1N1-flu vaccine program abound
ATLANTA (AP) — When the nation’s H1N1-flu vaccination program began in early October, health
Shinedown at Covelli
YOUNGSTOWN — Shinedown will return to Covelli Centre for a Feb. 2 concert with opening acts Puddle
‘Blind Side’ misses the mark
The redemption-minded sports flick “The Blind Side” serves its inspiration straight-up with no
Fight at Girard school
Fight at Girard school GIRARD — A teacher at Girard Intermediate School was injured about 2:15
One-vote margin guarantees a recount
Opinion: A single vote is the margin of victory for a seat on the Lowellville school board. John A. Wilaj,
Browns’ offense close to NFL’s worst — ever
BEREA (AP) — When asked what he thought about the execution of his offense, colorful Tampa Bay coach
Winfrey to end talk show in 2011 after 25 years
Winfrey to end talk show in 2011 after 25 years CHICAGO — “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” an iconic
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