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3 injured in turnpike crash tonight

NEW MIDDLETOWN — The Ohio State Highway Patrol said three people were injured in a one-car accident in the westbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike around 9:05 p.m. Tuesday.


Pavlik primes fans from Vegas for YSU bout

Kelly Pavlik was in Las Vegas on Tuesday to promote an upcoming fight in Youngstown that will be broadcast globally as part of a two-location pay-per-view that will begin in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico.


The Cell, a closed bar, will reopen with new owner

YOUNGSTOWN — A Belmont Avenue bar, closed in January when a judge declared it a public nuisance, is


Business interested in Kress building, downtown

YOUNGSTOWN — The vacant Kress Building on West Federal Street is in poor shape, but there is a


Religious and secular leaders call for compassion

GIRARD — A call for compassion highlighted the 24th annual Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast. The Mahoning


Bill could help some Ohioans avoid nursing homes

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR COLUMBUS — More Ohioans who would be heading into nursing homes could


Coroner rules Warren shooting death a homicide

WARREN — The death of a city man whose body was found on North Feederle Street Southeast early


Driver says she blacked out before hitting school bus

WARREN — The woman driving the car that collided with the back of a Warren school bus Monday


Ex-Springfield PTO treasurer charged with theft

Ex-Springfield PTO treasurer charged with theft


Warren man shot; woman friend accused

WARREN — Delshawn L. Dansler, 25, of Ridge Road Southeast, is in critical condition in Forum Health


5 wild dogs weaned from mutt at Pittsburgh Zoo

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Five African painted dogs born last month at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium


Pa. sandwich shop suspect gets public defender

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A judge has appointed public defenders to represent a troubled Iraq war


Miss Jugenheimer, Mr. Eicher to wed in June ceremony

Miss Jugenheimer, Mr. Eicher to wed in June ceremony HUBBARD — Their engagement and plans for

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Miss Leeworthy, Mr. Woods plan June wedding

Miss Leeworthy, Mr. Woods plan June wedding The engagement of Genevieve Leeworthy and Justin

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Parents announce Fristik-Parker engagement

Parents announce Fristik-Parker engagement EAST PALESTINE — Gin and Andy Anderson, 49185 McClure

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Ashley Burkett, Michael McKim to be married

Ashley Burkett, Michael McKim to be married The engagement of Ashley Danielle Burkett, a daughter

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REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet

REUNIONS • Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. today at


Center plans sale


Bummer Fund donors to be recognized


Barnhisel House Christmas


Pride Youngstown plans drag show downtown

Pride Youngstown plans drag show downtown YOUNGSTOWN — C.A.T. Productions will present Pride


After Heacock

Youngstown State University Athletic Director Ron Strollo will make a hiring recommendation for the university’s next head football coach. Jon Heacock resigned Sunday.

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She feels that she’s been dumped as a friend

Dear Annie: I was close to “Bob” in college. Four years ago, when he married “Sue,” whom I vaguely


He saves glass carafes for coffee makers to use later

Dear Heloise: The glass coffee carafe that comes with inexpensive coffee makers many times costs


Former foster father sentenced for rapes

All 10 prison terms will run concurrently. YOUNGSTOWN — A former foster parent convicted of


Ideal 2010 YSU football coach: 'Someone with high energy'

YOUNGSTOWN — Ron Strollo sat behind a bank of microphones and in front of one of the largest

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Benefit games on tap

Several area basketball teams will be participating in OHSAA-sponsored Foundation games this week.


Student government seeks funds

The funding would greatly increase the YSU student association’s ability to fund student requests.


Murder probe continues in Liberty

The victims will be honored at 2 p.m. today during a raising of a victims flag. LIBERTY —


‘Mr. Fox’ proves a fantastic film for kids

Children, some of the most savvy moviegoers around, lately have been misunderstood by the major


Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League Most Valuable Player

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Mauer sat behind a table on a podium in a conference room at the Metrodome when


H1N1 takes toll on pilgrimage

HACKENSACK, N.J. — The spread of the H1N1 flu, in addition to worries about the struggling economy,


No. 6 Purdue holds off No. 9 Tennessee, 73-72

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — E’Twaun Moore scored 22 points to lead No. 6 Purdue to a 73-72


YSU MEN’S BASKETBALL Penguins vs. Geneva

Tipoff: Tonight, 7:05 p.m., at Beeghly Center. Records: YSU 2-2, Geneva 1-1. Radio/TV: WKBN-AM


NBA roundup Monday’s games

Spurs 112, Bucks 98 SAN ANTONIO — Tim Duncan had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio


Titans pull out win in Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the


Mangini questions Lions’ injuries

The Browns coach noted how many Detroit players left the field hurt then returned. BEREA (AP) —


Rodriguez’s job is safe for now

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — It seems unlikely Michigan will fire Rich Rodriguez after two awful seasons


NFL roundup Monday’s news & notes

Bengals: In their first time as an overwhelming favorite, the first-place Cincinnati Bengals fell


NHL roundup \ Monday’s other games

Rangers 7, Blue Jackets 4 NEW YORK — Marian Gaborik again sparked the Rangers’ offense with two


Nordqvist captures LPGA Tour event, but Ochoa is top player

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) — Lorena Ochoa and Jiyai Shin’s duel for LPGA player of the year fittingly came


Children’s center for technology plans move, upgrade in exhibits

A capital campaign will help finance the move. YOUNGSTOWN — The Children’s Center for


Ohio University cruises past Lamar; Loyola, Wisconsin-Milwaukee win

ATHENS — D.J. Cooper had 16 points, five assists, three steals and two blocks in Ohio’s 71-46 win


Mahoning County Court filings

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Erik H. Matson, 24, of 59 Reymond Road, Brunswick, Maine, and


Nation & World Digest

2.1 million cribs recalled WASHINGTON — Government safety regulators say more than 2.1 million


Car hits school bus; minor injuries result

Information on whether any citations were issued was not available Monday afternoon. WARREN —


Recounts are set for 3 close races

The recount should take about four hours to complete. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board


Boy, 8, won’t be jailed in assault

A felony charge has turned into an effort to help a boy. LISBON — A felony charge has been


Warren man nabs suspect in theft

Three robberies of similar description were reported Saturday and Sunday in Southeast Warren.


Investigation continues in Warren man’s death

The dead man had been charged with crimes in municipal court 16 times since 1994. WARREN —


Metro Digest

H1N1 vaccine offered LISBON — The Columbiana County Health Department, 7360 state Route 45, has


Florida’s Meyer: ND is not an option

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Standing behind the same podium where quarterback Tim Tebow delivered his


Gas prices fall to begin busy travel week

Retail gasoline prices headed downward to begin one of the country’s busiest travel weeks, with more


Palin’s book tour hits Fort Bragg, NC

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Sarah Palin brought her book-signing tour to North Carolina’s Fort Bragg on


Kings Island asks fans to rally against new taxes

MASON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio amusement park is using its huge sign and the Internet to get its fans to


Miller familiar with air travel

Curbstone coaches By GREG GULAS BOARDMAN — A successful year for a boxing judge is when they


Poll shows debt is turning shoppers into Scrooges

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lot more Americans are feeling stressed out by debt this holiday season, raising


Self-exams save lives

Opinion: Self-exams save lives EDITOR: According to a recent government task force, women should wait


Births for 2009-11-24

Area births


Szakacs earns top PAC honor

The position of setter in volleyball is the equivalent of being a quarterback in football. The


Teddy Kennedy’s widow to be on Oprah’s show

Teddy Kennedy’s widow to be on Oprah’s show NEW YORK — Another interview coup for Oprah Winfrey:


Riverdance to come to Powers in Feb.

YOUNGSTOWN — Riverdance, the Irish dance and music show that has become an international phenomenon,


Strickland grants clemency in 78 cases

No defendants from Mahoning or Trumbull counties got pardons or commutations. COLUMBUS —


Senator: Illegals shouldn’t get benefit

COLUMBUS (AP) — A Republican state senator in Ohio wants to prohibit the nation’s largest state-run


Lawmaker supports Kennedy abortion stand

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker defended Rep. Patrick Kennedy on Monday against a


Obama to unveil US troop plan by next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House braced for a tough sell of President Barack Obama’s long-awaited


THANKSGIVING DINNERS What’s available

YOUNGSTOWN Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave. Free. Everyone


Failing the eye test

Failing the eye test San Jose Mercury News: A major health care reform promise by President Barack


Caregivers receive blessing

The annointing process is rooted in a biblical practice intended to heal and purify.

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Crosby lifts Pen in OT

Crosby lifts Pen in OT Sidney Crosby scored on a power play at 3:07 of overtime and the Pittsburgh


Auditor orders probe of state lottery performance

CLEVELAND (AP) — The state auditor has ordered a performance audit of the Ohio Lottery over the


Scouts appreciate help

Opinion: Scouts appreciate help EDITOR Cub Scout Pack 100 would like to thank DeVine’s Shop N Save and


Neither vulnerable. South deals.

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Lambert’s AMA performance shocks some viewers, fans

Where can a singer thrust a man’s face into his crotch, walk his dancers on a leash and force his


HOUSING MARKET

Sales gains in October lift hopes WASHINGTON (AP) — First-time buyers seized on a tax credit,


Canfield and Austintown police calls

A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Nov. 13 False


Turkey Day dinners: Good news, bad news

Good news this Thanksgiving: Compared with 50 years ago, some staples of the Turkey Day table have


YSU Coaches

YSU Coaches The Vindicator has put together a list of possible candidates who may be considered


Headed toward the USSA

Opinion: Not all revolutions begin in the streets with tanks and guns. Some advance slowly, almost


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.21 .33 Avalon


Fighting in Afghanistan intensifies Four Americans killed in firefight, bombings

KABUL (AP) — Bombings and shootings killed 12 people across Afghanistan, including four American


Food security should be a priority

Opinion: I strongly believe that America’s ingenuity and sense of fairness should be applied to the effort of


QVC joins in frenzy of Black Friday

NEW YORK (AP) — Television retailer QVC has made aggressive plans to keep shoppers watching —


Nadal falls to nemesis Soderling at ATP Finals

LONDON (AP) — Rafael Nadal lost to Robin Soderling for the second straight time, falling 6-4, 6-4


Surplus food

Surplus food St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church, 521 W. Earle, Youngstown, serving free lunch noon to 2


College football roundup \ Monday’s news & notes

Big Ten: Penn State senior quarterback Daryll Clark, an Ursuline High graduate, earned first team


GOP has changed its tune on health care

Opinion: Perhaps you’ve long believed that extremist Islamic terrorism poses the greatest danger to America.


Mom: Son thought to be in coma heard everything

After 23 years, doctors realized the Belgian man was conscious but paralyzed. BRUSSELS (AP) — A


Children’s hospital receives gift of $1M

The institute will generate world-class research in the field of pediatric medicine. AKRON —


Innocent plea expected from Fort Hood suspect

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people during an attack on his


Penn St. awaits bowl invitation

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — If 10 wins and star power were the criteria to land a BCS bid, No. 12 Penn


Father gets probation in son’s death

The toddler shot himself accidentally with his dad’s handgun. YOUNGSTOWN — A former part-time


Best bets on TV tonight

“Dancing With the Stars” (9 p.m., ABC): All the rigorous workouts, all the muscle aches and all the


Promis Cabbil’s 20 points leads B-W over Geneva

BEREA — Sophomore point guard Promis Cabbil scored a career-high 20 points Monday as the Baldwin-


Who said it?

“If their fighter planes could escape from Iran’s air defense system, their bases will be hit by our


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Struthers Council, caucus at 6:15 p.m., room 11; meeting at 7 p.m., council


GM seeks European governments’ aid with $4.9B

BRUSSELS (AP) — General Motors Co. on Monday asked European governments to help pay most of the $4.9


Ohio AG champions rights of Ohio pensioners

Editorial: Ohio AG champions rights of Ohio pensioners What is the epitome of an uphill battle? That


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2009. There are 37 days left in the year. On this date


Taking on a legend

YOUNGSTOWN — The irony of it all is that, ultimately, Jon Heacock the head coach couldn’t achieve

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Jon Heacock Coaching timeline

1979: Graduated from West Branch High School, Beloit. Selected to Ohio North-South all-star game.


Wanted: A Coach — Fast

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State athletic director

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Cardinals to try to erase bad taste

“We just got a little taste of how much they were going to throw at us and it is a headfull of information there,” said senior safety Ray Vinopal, who will play Steubenville for the third straight year in tonight’s Division III state semifinal at Canton’s Fawcett Stadium.

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Failure is not an option on health bill, Dems argue

WASHINGTON (AP) — Failure is not an option on health care, a leading Democratic senator said Monday,


New Macy’s parade route means no cutting corners

NEW YORK (AP) — It won’t be just the balloons, marching bands and floats on display in the annual


Corruption rankings tell their own story

Opinion: A new survey on corruption around the world confirms what many of us have long suspected: Fiery


Crosby’s goal in overtime defeats Panthers, 3-2

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored on a power play at 3:07 of overtime and the Pittsburgh


Big red back on a roll after Week 9 stumble

“We were fortunate to come out on top,” Reno Saccoccia said Monday, not of the 2007 Mooney game, but of Big Red’s win over Dover last Friday.

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