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Youth robbed inside East High School
YOUNGSTOWN — Four East High School students have been arrested and charged with robbery following an
Missing teen, adult face charges
NEW WATERFORD — New Waterford Police Chief Dan Haueter said Wednesday he has warrants for the arrest
Federal court removes obstacle to Biros execution
The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals today removed a stay on the execution of convicted killer
Deadline looms for Sharon nursing classes sign-up
SHARON, Pa. — Tuesday is the last day to file an application for classes at Sharon Regional Health
Mill Creek MetroParks schedules winter celebration
YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks will hold a winter celebration Dec. 5 through Jan. 3 at the Davis
Ursuline school craft show to feature gifts for giving
Special to The Vindicator POWER PACK: Ohio State University alumni, boosters or fans will have an
Local man, Dino Parisi, earns honor from union
Local man, Dino Parisi, earns honor from union PITTSBURGH — The International Union of Operating
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • Bristolville United Methodist Church, 6251 N. Park Ave.,
Forum Health extends deadline for decision on sale until Dec. 14
The health-care system updated union leaders on its remaining alternatives Tuesday. YOUNGSTOWN
Rebuilt Irish line triggers offense
The big guys started to come together when Ursuline played Mentor Lake Catholic.
Mayor’s prayer event emphasizes compassion
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan served as keynote speaker for the breakfast. GIRARD — A call for compassion
Ridgewood to rely on Wing-T
WEST LAFAYETTE — This is another chapter in the Division V dichotomy.
Espino: ‘This is the opportunity of a lifetime’
Espino: ‘This is the opportunity of a lifetime’ The opponents were in Las Vegas to talk about
Belmont bar deemed ‘nuisance’ to reopen with new owners soon
Another bar on the East Side is moving to a new location in the McGuffey Plaza. YOUNGSTOWN —
Penguins roll against Geneva, 88-47
YSU improved to 3-2 and will take on Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon. YOUNGSTOWN — The
McDonald’s Ingalls among SB recruits
OUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State softball program has signed four recruits to national letters of intent during the early signing period to join the program for the 2011 season, said YSU coach Brian Campbell.
Group remembers slain teenager at flag-raising
One of Ja-Brajasia Green’s teachers described the 13-year-old as a ‘light in the world.’
Swim team opens with 3rd-place finish at Radford Invitational
RADFORD, Va. — The Youngstown State swimming and diving team had a strong showing at the Radford Invitational over the weekend. The Penguins placed third at the seven-team invitational, with sophomore Nishani Cicilson earning an impressive win in the 50-yard freestyle and freshman Casey Hill picking up wins in both diving events.
Salem volunteers keep tradition of serving free meals
The program served a record 481 meals last year. SALEM — Hundreds of requests already have come
Ex-officer charged with theft from PTO
NEW MIDDLETOWN — The former treasurer of Springfield Local PTO is charged with theft, accused of
Home-based care would save state money
COLUMBUS — More Ohioans who would be heading into nursing homes could opt for home or assisted-
Faithful shoppers lament loss of Poland grocery
Laura Brammer of Struthers leaves, likely for the last time, Save-A-Lot in Poland. The store is closing tonight after being in business for about four years.
She is sick of sister-in-law’s germ-spreading
Dear Annie: My husband’s sister refuses to cancel her plans even if her children are sick — which
Pavlik primed for YSU bout fight’
‘This is a serious fight,’ the middleweight champion from Youngstown says. Kelly Pavlik was in
Corporate donations adjust to economy
CHICAGO — As 2008 drew to a close, Family Rescue knew it would have to dig in for several hard
Newspaper circulation: Is it worse than it looks?
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — While U.S. newspapers are losing subscribers at a staggering rate, a few
A CHANGE IN THE AIR
New Castle company’s product ‘helps out a lot’ The air curtain keeps the heat and cold away from
Ripple lets children, adults stay connected
Ripple lets children, adults stay connected DENVER — Research shows that read-aloud time in the
Boy’s parents fight school over exercise
PHILADELPHIA — Jack McLaughlin is a bright, articulate sixth-grader whose main mission these days,
steps to take Drive-through safety
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises restaurants be careful about the
Should I buy a PC or a Mac?
Q. Our 6-year-old PC computer is dying a slow death and we are considering moving to a new iMac but
CANFIELD
CANFIELD Brick sale nears end CANFIELD — The Ursuline Center in Canfield will end its brick
REGION
REGION LoopScreen joins YBI’s Virtual Portfolio Company YOUNGSTOWN — LoopScreen, a provider of
Bridge the Gap 3 to hit stage
GIRARD — Bridge the Gap 3, the annual multigenre music event, will be tonight at Creekside Golf Dome
births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Casar Ayala and Maria Herrera Bravo, Hermitage, Pa., boy, Nov. 23.
Obama administration considers looser rules for Indian-tribe casinos
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — An Indian tribe wants to build a grand, $1.5 billion, Las Vegas-style casino
4 NBC affiliates ban PETA ad to run during parade broadcast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Four NBC affiliates broadcasting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade are banning
Remembering a fighter
Remembering a fighter Columbus Dispatch: Stefanie Spielman will be remembered across the country
Nation & World digest
hProtests as inquiry into UK’s role in war begins LONDON — An inquiry into Britain’s role in the
Bergeron leads Canadiens over Blue Jackets
MONTREAL (AP) — Marc-Andre Bergeron scored his second goal of the game 4:46 into the third, leading
Business Digest
REGION Hospital administration responds to strike notice ALLIANCE — Responding to a 10-day
OSU sluggish in 20-point victory
COLUMBUS (AP) — On a night when several things went wrong for No. 17 Ohio State, David Lighty
Trumbull board announces winners in write-in races
Races in Bazetta and Southington townships are close enough for an automatic recount. WARREN
Cowboys’ Spencer seeks first sack of the season
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The story of outside linebacker Anthony Spencer’s season has been the near
Campbell police investigate thefts
The burglars have been taking electronics and jewelry. CAMPBELL — The city has been hit by a
Schools may need $2M more in cuts
The Youngstown district has been in fiscal emergency since 2006. YOUNGSTOWN — City school-
Columbiana Co. officials focus on ballot wording
The wording was clear on the renewal in 2005. LISBON — The Columbiana County Commissioners say
A community responded
Opinion: A community responded EDITOR: We, the administrators and faculty of Youngstown East High
FirstEnergy seeks time to revamp its bulb plan
COLUMBUS — FirstEnergy has asked state regulators for more time to file revamped plans to distribute
Despite concussion, Big Ben should play
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s fourth concussion since 2006 apparently won’t put him on the
Lions’ Stafford has team’s respect
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Matthew Stafford sat at his locker, answering and dodging questions about
Unemployment rate rose slightly in Valley in Oct.
‘Unemployment will lag behind any recovery,’ one local official said. The unemployment rate in
CIC official: Vacant Kress Building draws interest
YOUNGSTOWN — The vacant Kress Building on West Federal Street is in poor shape, but there is a
Struthers official seeks to rescind resignation
STRUTHERS — The city’s law director is trying to rescind her resignation, but the mayor does not
Phantoms at Salvation Army today
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Phantoms will assist in the Salvation Army’s effort to feed the Mahoning
Steelers search for some answers
Pittsburgh is 6-4 and seems to be in a post-Super Bowl letdown. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The coach is
Florida to celebrate Tebow
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — There could be a blackout at Florida Field on Saturday. An eye blackout
City’s holiday tree arrives, to be lit Dec. 5
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s Christmas tree has arrived and will be lit up Dec. 5. The tree, a 30-foot
Driver in crash says that she ‘blacked out’
WARREN — The woman driving the car that collided with the back of a Warren school bus Monday
Doctors: Formerly conjoined twins healing well
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Formerly conjoined twin sisters Trishna and Krishna are enjoying a
Recounts set in Columbiana Co.
LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections announced that it will have three mandatory vote-
Tire inflation: Tariffs, demand increase prices
DETROIT (AP) — Tire prices are inflating. Tariffs on imports, lower supplies and higher demand
Obama’s 1st state dinner honors Indian leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first state dinner of the Obama White House had it all: Oscar-winning
Decadent breakfast treats for chilly autumn mornings
Between the crisp, cool air and shortened days, autumn weekends seem to be made for sleeping late,
‘Old Dogs’
‘Old Dogs’ Grade: D Director: Walt Becker Running time: 1 hour, 29 minutes Rating: PG for
“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): So did they keep the weight off? More than 40 former
“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): So did they keep the weight off? More than 40 former contestants
Years ago
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2009. There are 36 days left in the year. On this date
Here’s a banana bread bonanza
QUICK BREADS By LISA ABRAHAM How difficult can it be to bake a loaf of banana bread? I would
Chew on this: Even with Williams and Travolta, ‘Old Dogs’ isn’t funny
Trashing “Old Dogs” is a bit like kicking a puppy. But here goes. The new comedy from some of the
‘Ninja Assassin’: It’s dark but dull
In Japan, where the blades are shiny and sharp and if the fake blood isn’t staining the lens, you’re
All went well, thanks to doctors and nurses at Forum
Opinion: All went well, thanks to doctors and nurses at Forum EDITOR: Recently my mother had a heart
Families carry on recipe traditions
THANKSGIVING PIES MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS It wouldn’t be Thanks- giving without pie — from apple to
‘GMA’ cancels Lambert
‘GMA’ cancels Lambert NEW YORK — ABC’s “Good Morning America” canceled an appearance by Adam
Saab likely to close as brand fails to sell
DETROIT (AP) — A deal for General Motors Co. to sell Saab to a specialty carmaker has collapsed,
Keep H1N1 in mind on holiday, officials urge urge
ATLANTA (AP) — Let us give thanks — and pass the Purell. Your family might be sharing more than
US and Pakistan must join in fight
Opinion: PESHAWAR, Pakistan — While Americans are focused on the U.S. fight against the Taliban in
Bioethicist doubts man communicates on his own with device
BRUSSELS (AP) — With a caretaker holding his hand, a Belgian man who was diagnosed as comatose for
New guidelines inspire skepticism
Opinion: Obviously, I am not more knowledgeable about breast cancer than a government-led panel of experts.
Climate summit seeks to reshape the world
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Next month’s climate summit in Copenhagen seeks to transform the way we run the
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Domestic relations Dawn M. Hanna and Robert J. Hanna Jr., dissolution granted,
Official vows swift action after recall of 2.1M cribs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday promised swift
Carp present an imminent threat to the Great Lakes
Editorial: Carp present an imminent threat to the Great Lakes If there’s a nuclear option for dealing with
Filmmaker Perry donates $1M to NAACP
BALTIMORE — Observers say the $1 million donated by Tyler Perry to the NAACP on Monday might spark
Mixed signals about mammography
Opinion: Although we all would like to think that public health pronouncements are the unmitigated truth
Census worker killed himself, police say
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky census worker found naked, bound with duct tape and hanging from a
Hunger and ‘food insecurity’ are worlds apart
Opinion: This week an Agriculture Department study showed that 16.4 million U.S. households containing 49.1
SC lawmakers debate impeaching governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A cool-headed legal debate has replaced the once-passionate calls to oust Gov.
Age for senior discounts keeps on falling
At Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory in Clinton, Conn., the “senior discount” kicks in at the half-century
Unanimous: Pujols wins NL MVP award
NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Pujols’ third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry
Pitt win in ’07 turned around program
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Coach Dave Wannstedt didn’t need much time following Pittsburgh’s improbable upset
Spaghetti sauce recipe gets even better next day
Dear Heloise: I’m writing to request a copy of the recipe that was called “Heloise’s Mother’s
ON THE REBOUND?
Reports on GDP, consumers signal growth WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy is growing modestly, with
Doomsayers see some disaster in country’s growing debt
SUSAN TOMPOR Doom and gloom, as the fashionistas might conclude, seems to be the new black. And
Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Nov. 19 Theft: A 42-year-old Youngstown man
Titans see no reason to stop now
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Titans certainly know how to make things exciting, whether it’s Chris
Protesters: Tobin should do more for victims of priests
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Clergy sex-abuse victims and their supporters said Tuesday that Rhode
Robbery, shooting probed
No arrests have been made in the robbery or shooting. YOUNGSTOWN — Police are still sorting
Presentations about H1N1
Presentations about H1N1 BOARDMAN — Throughout December, the American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter,
Metro digest
Death ruled homicide WARREN — The death of a city man whose body was found on North Feederle
Fun night took a lot of work
Opinion: Fun night took a lot of work EDITOR: It would be impossible to thank all the wonderful people
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