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Austintown service ushers in Thanksgiving season
AUSTINTOWN — Rejoice, give thanks and sing. Those were the words to one of the praise songs that
Artists assemble for show, sale on West Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A visit to Tony Armeni’s studio might tempt you to put a new spin on explaining the
Jimmie Johnson wins NASCAR championship
Jimmie Johnson won a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish in the
Jon Heacock resigns as YSU football coach
YOUNGSTOWN — Jon Heacock has resigned as the football coach at Youngstown State University. The
Project at YSU stresses value of diversity
YOUNGSTOWN — Two groups of students at Youngstown State University have launched a project to make
Grant boosts New Middletown police patrol
NEW MIDDLETOWN — A state grant will enable the village to have 24-hour police protection beginning
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMERCIAL INTERTECH • Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MASONIC GROUPS TUESDAY • Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown
Frangopoulos 60th anniversary observed Oct. 27
Frangopoulos 60th anniversary observed Oct. 27 CAMPBELL — A celebration took place Oct. 27 at The
Mr., Mrs. Shellito honored at dinner on anniversary
Mr., Mrs. Shellito honored at dinner on anniversary HUBBARD — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shellito of
Marchionda 50th celebrated Nov. 7 at sports grille
Marchionda 50th celebrated Nov. 7 at sports grille YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Sam Marchionda, 4328
Mr., Mrs. Malone honored in Texas on anniversary
Mr., Mrs. Malone honored in Texas on anniversary STRUTHERS — Perry’s Steakhouse in The Woodlands,
Crestview student wins Pre-teen of Ohio title
LEETONIA — Hannah Hephner, a daughter of Tim and Debbie Hephner of Leetonia and a third-grader at
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Holiday events will raise funds for Akron Children’s Hospital
BOARDMAN — The Kids’ Crew of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley is planning holiday events to
Children’s Aid Society plans holiday fundraiser
MERCER, Pa. — Holiday baked goods and punch will greet guests during a “Christmas Celebration for
SOCIETY DIGEST
Rayen Class of 1969 plans reunion this month YOUNGSTOWN — The 1969 class of The Rayen School will
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, Arthritis
Summers ends fall with a win as Penguins rally in the fourth
YSU has a winning record in what could be Coach Jon Heacock’s final year. FARGO, N.D. —
Forum owes $10M in fees
Bankruptcy costs escalate for Valley health-care system By WILLIAM K. ALCORN YOUNGS- TOWN —
13 churches in Lawrence County burglarized since September
Electronics were stolen in most of the burglaries, reports indicate. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
COLLEGE FOOTBALL || Scarlet fever
SCARLET FEVER OSU wins sixth in a row over Michigan The Buckeyes clinched the Big Ten outright
Stambaugh evacuated before Saturday ballet
YOUNGSTOWN — Audience members at Ballet Western Reserve’s production of “The Nutcracker” were ushered out of Stambaugh Auditorium Saturday night before the 7:30 performance even began.
Ursuline, Mooney eye Stark County
YOUNGSTOWN — The rematch that Mooney High’s football team has been aching for has been confirmed.
Small-town feeling draws shoppers to city
COLUMBIANA — The small-town feel of Christmas has returned to this city. Christmas music piped
Kay Wilson’s work at Warren gallery
WARREN — “She would be sitting in her studio painting, and I’d tell her about my day in school,”
W&J coach on other end of Mount Union victory
ALLIANCE — Washington and Jefferson head coach Mike Siriani already knew all about Mount Union’s
Bright keys YSU victory
He scored 14 of his game-high 20 points in the second half as the Penguins beat Saint Peters, 68-56.
Expert: I-80 data on tolls is flawed
The speaker said there’s never been a successful conversion of a free highway to a tolled one.
MUC’s Merlo makes plays, opens eyes in OAC
ALLIANCE — Joey Merlo of the Mount Union College soccer team said that he was called “a dangerous
Pet owners learn lots more about their animal friends
NILES — Pet lovers — and their pets — filled the Eastwood Expo Center in search of the perfect pet products.
Poland Save-A-Lot shuts doors; workers moved
There is a possibility the store will be reopen as an IGA grocery store. POLAND — The Nemenz
Saturn dealership in Niles closes; Pace to handle service
The Boardman Saturn dealership remains open. NILES — Effective immediately, Saturn of Route
Wick’ed ways
Youngstown firefighters hose down remains of an abandoned house on Park Avenue near Wick Park in Youngstown. They house was destroyed, one of several struck by arsonists recently.
mac roundup \ Saturday’s games
Akron 63, Drake 59 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Anthony Hitchens scored all of his 17 points in the
Missing teen sought
Missing teen sought NEW WATERFORD — New Waterford police are asking for the public’s help in
NBA \ Saturday’s other games
Knicks 98, Nets 91 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Al Harrington and Danilo Gallinari each scored 17
Horizon roundup Saturday’s other games
Cleveland State 80, Sam Houston State 65 CLEVELAND — Norris Cole scored 24 points and had six
Skoula’s goals lead Pens
It was only the third win in eight games for the defending champions. ATLANTA (AP) — Defenseman
‘Beauty’ flawed as presented in New Castle, Pa.
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Human candlestick Lumiere’s dual flames kept flickering on and off in the New
Bowling scores
700s Amron — Joe Pollifrone (736) in Bob’s Auto Service Seniors; Dan Fishel (726), Jason Keyes
Phantoms fall in Iowa to end trip on 0-2 run
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — After rallying to tie the game in the third period, the Youngstown Phantoms
Cavs clamp down in fourth, hold off Philadelphia, 97-91
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 32 points, Mo Williams added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers
women’s top 25 \ Saturday’s games
Xavier 59, No. 14 Arizona State 46 CINCINNATI — Freshman Katie Rutan made three consecutive 3s
Grandparents raising grandchildren get help
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Barbara Benes didn’t know she was like millions of other American grandparents.
Health officials question value of many routine screenings
ST. LOUIS — With cancer screenings, more is always better. At least that’s what people have been
NEWSMAKERS || Rare anatomical drawings on display at Pa. hospital
Rare anatomical drawings on display at Pa. hospital PHILADELPHIA — Rare anatomical drawings that
CURRENT PRICES for Antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
GAME TIME \ YSU vs. Canisius
Tipoff: Today, 2:05 p.m., at Beeghly Center. Records: Youngstown State (0-3) vs. Canisius (0-2).
Officials: Assault on Calif. boy may be tied to Facebook message
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County sheriff’s detectives are investigating an assault on a 12-year-old
big east roundup \ Saturday’s games
South Florida 34, Louisville 22 TAMPA, Fla. — B.J. Daniels rebounded from the worst game of his
County churches that have been burglarized include:
County churches that have been burglarized include: Washington Union Alliance Church on West
Go&Do ||Things to see around the Valley
Today Children “Hey Li’l Red,” 2 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-
Clark sets school records in win over Michigan St.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — It didn’t take long for Penn State to start lobbying for a BCS bid.
Johnson, Martin take title race into finale
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart — some
top 25 roundup Saturday’s other games
No. 1 Florida 62, Florida International 3 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tim Tebow accounted for three
Better focus helps Heath find bowling perfection
The instructions to Stop, Drop and Roll for safety’s sake if our clothing catches fire should be
ARMED FORCES DIGEST
VETERANS Gardeners to place wreaths on graves BOARDMAN — Ohio State University Extension Master
Imam cited in Fort Hood case: recruiter of terrorists or just a rabble-rouser?
CAIRO — The Yemeni-American imam who’s been under renewed scrutiny after the deadly shootings at
If you smoke, don’t seek a job at Pa. hospital chain
HARRISBURG (AP) — Prospective employees at a central Pennsylvania hospital chain will now be tested
MVFC roundup Saturday’s other games
South Dakota State 27, Western Illinois 7 MACOMB, Ill. — Kyle Minett ran for 147 yards and two
Amateur boxing set for Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — As he helps middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik prepare for his December 19 bout with
Neshannock, Pa., police will run extra patrols through Nov. 30
NESHANNOCK, Pa. — The Neshannock Police Department will be conducting extra patrols on township
Field goal helps Geneva capture Victory Bowl
GREENVILLE, Ill. — Nick DiPietro made a 19-yard field goal with 19 seconds left to lift the Geneva
Judge orders Hasan to pretrial confinement
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Army psychiatrist charged in one of the worst mass shootings on a U.S.
Thanksgiving What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
big ten roundup \ Saturday’s other games
No. 15 Iowa 12, Minnesota 0 IOWA CITY, Iowa — Freshman James Vandenberg threw for 117 yards, and
Browns, Lions seek elusive second win
DETROIT (AP) — A Cleveland Browns fan held up a sign that read “No Fun Losing” during their latest
Astronaut, father-to-be awed by 1st spacewalk
Astronaut, father-to-be awed by 1st spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A spacewalking astronaut put
NOTEBOOK \ From Mount Union Stadium
All-OAC team: The 2009 All-Ohio Athletic Conference teams will be released on Monday. It is expected
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road, Austintown. Mahoning
We turn out the stadium lights on Blitz coverage this season
Opinion: No. It was a pretty quick, and clear, answer from Austintown school officials about The Vindicator
MILITARY MAIL
MILITARY MAIL To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO
Historic health-care bill clears big Senate hurdle
GOP Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio was the only senator not to vote on the bill. WASHINGTON (AP)
top 25 roundup \ Saturday’s games
No. 4 Kentucky 92, Rider 63 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Freshman John Wall had 21 points and 11 assists as
Role of father diminished
I recently spent some time with a friend who has three children. My buddy, whom I’ve known since
IN HER OWN WORDS
Terri Melnick, above, once wrote: “I like to put something of myself into a painting. I express
Pa. retirees join new Facebook ‘senior’ class
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A few years ago, Sandra Jamison caved in and created an account on
Man dies, had been stunned by police
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a man has died days after police
Nature’s palette calls up memories
Editor’s Note: Terri Melnick was a noted local artist who lived most of her life in Youngstown. Her
Romanian-born pianist to perform at Bliss Hall
Romanian-born pianist to perform at Bliss Hall YOUNGSTOWN — The Dana School of Music will present
Collectors seek children’s cookstove toys
The 20th-century inventions of microwave and convection ovens and prepackaged foods have made it
Playhouse actor begins slow road to recovery
For a while, doctors weren’t sure if David El’Hatton would survive. YOUNGSTOWN — David
Overweight students protest class
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania university’s requirement that overweight students take a fitness
Large-scale war games in Iran designed to protect nuclear sites
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will begin large-scale air-defense war games today aimed at protecting its
King’s ‘Dome:’ Doomsday tale is among writer’s best
“Under the Dome” by Stephen King (Scribner, 1088 pp., $35) By now, with Stephen King, it’s easy to
Pope, Anglican leader agree to seek closer relations for churches
VATICAN CITY (AP) — After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI
2009 American Music Awards (8 p.m., ABC): Even in death, Michael Jackson wields his influence.
2009 American Music Awards (8 p.m., ABC): Even in death, Michael Jackson wields his influence. He’s
Be the perfect host
Be the perfect host In a few days, it’ll be that time again — you know, time to either be a host
Years ago
Today is Sunday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2009. There are 39 days left in the year. On this date in
Hackers leak e-mails, stoking climate debate
LONDON (AP) — Computer hackers have broken into a server at a well-respected climate-change research
Coal-mine blast in China kills at least 42
HARBIN, China (AP) — Rescuers working in bitter cold and darkness tried to reach 66 people believed
GARDEN RAILROADING
GARDEN RAILROADING The hobby began in England about 150 years ago. At holiday time, trains
nfl preview \ Today’s games
CLEVELAND (1-8) at DETROIT (1-8) Game time: 1 p.m. TV/Radio: (19) (WKBN-AM 570) (WNCD-FM 93.3)
Restored machine to explore mysteries of Big Bang theory
GENEVA (AP) — Scientists are preparing the world’s largest atom smasher to explore the depths of
Columbiana, Trumbull county ourt filings
Columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Todd Ellis, 22679 U.S. Route 30, Minerva, v. Tiffany Ellis,
Atheist student groups grow on campuses
As the stigma diminishes, more and more nonbelievers are coming out of the closet at colleges across
Set a low value for the dollar against the yuan
Opinion: WASHINGTON — As a candidate, Barack Obama said he would “insist that China stop manipulating its
Ukraine’s ‘hot air’ bedevils climate deal
KONSTANTINOVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Vladimir Gapor is a plumber by trade, but now he’s a scavenger,
Mahoning County officials must accept flat budgeting
Editorial: As Mahoning County’s officeholders move through the budget hearing turnstiles, the word they need to
Obama assailed over lack of clear trade policy
Some concede the president has been sidetracked by pressing domestic concerns. WASHINGTON —
Forum board rewrites a century of health care
Editorial: Forum board rewrites a century of health care The Forum Health board of trustees is falling back
‘OBAMA’S NEW YORKSSRQ
The tour of New York City includes visits to the Columbia University area and Harlem. NEW YORK
Airline complaints take a dip
Major air carriers also have improved their on-time performance, a report says. After hearing
Should Youngstown own and operate a golf course?
Opinion: Should Youngstown own and operate a golf course? EDITOR: In these trying financial times, we
If your ears are ringing, perhaps you just have taken a painkiller
Q. I have taken Advil for years for inflammation or pain. I have stopped because I began to have
They’re fuming over neighbors’ wood-burner smoke
Dear Annie: Our next-door neighbors have a wood stove that is their primary heating system. My
area college roundup \ Saturday’s games
MEN Thiel 89, Penn State Beaver 71 PITTSBURGH — Former Kennedy Catholic High standouts Blair
Tight school budgets put the squeeze on programs for gifted
ATLANTA (AP) — When Liz Fitzgerald realized her son and daughter were forced to read books in math
Motown marks 50 years with gala
DETROIT (AP) — Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-
Now, there’s an honest professor
Opinion: A staunch defender of Youngstown State University, reacting to this writer’s criticism of the
Terror trials differ in federal, military courts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal courts and military tribunals that will prosecute suspected terrorists
Cavs win again
Cavs win again LeBron James scored 32 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held Philadelphia to 10
2 Cuyahoga deputy sheriffs check on sex offenders
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio’s most populous county has just two deputy sheriffs to check regularly on
How to remove stains
How to Removing stains Kids often come home with stains. Here are tips for removing a few common
Hugo Chavez praises imprisoned terrorist
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hugo Chavez has defended imprisoned terrorist Carlos the Jackal, saying
information \ If you go: Obama tour
information \ If you go OBAMA’S NEW YORK: Two-hour walking tour, offered Saturday afternoons, of
‘For Your Entertainment’
‘For Your Entertainment’ Adam Lambert (19/RCA) Grade: A With the release of his debut album,
Steelers could hike Haley’s woes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — If Todd Haley looks across the field at Mike Tomlin today and feels a twinge
‘Nightlight’ lampoons ‘Twilight’ popularity
“Nightlight” by The Harvard Lampoon (Knopf Doubleday Publishing, pp. 160, $13.95) LOS ANGELES —
World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Fla. port
World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Fla. port FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The world’s largest
NHL ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games
Predators 4, Blue Jackets 3, SO NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mike Santorelli and David Legwand scored
UConn beats Irish as Weis feels heat
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — After a string of stinging losses, the Connecticut Huskies finally won one
MILESTONES
LAWYERS DeCarlo passes state bar Jonathan David DeCarlo, formerly of Poland, recently passed the
Books digest
STATE Party will introduce ‘Immigrant, Inc.’ CLEVELAND — “Immigrant, Inc.” will be the subject
House, Senate agree: Tax the rich more
WASHINGTON — Amid all the uncertainties about how health-care legislation would affect each
Something funny is happening again
After a long dry spell, the TV sitcom is back. Even before the nation’s econ- omy went south,
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