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Stories published November 28, 2009

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

2 killed, 3 seriously injured in Warren crash

WARREN — A one-car accident killed two people and injured three others, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.


LEGO League practice scrimmage at mall

LEGO League practice scrimmage at mall NILES — The Art Outreach Gallery and Eastwood Mall Complex


YWCA renovation project needs community support

YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA of Youngstown is in the midst of a multimillion dollar capital campaign to


‘Friday’ fever dashes cold for masses

Thousands bag bargains, enjoy thrill of hunt at Valley stores By ELISE FRANCO Some people


Ursuline wins in a rout

Ursuline wins in a rout The Irish’s big-game experience was no match for Ridgewood in a 48-6 romp.


Mooney leaves no doubt

Braylon Heard rushes for 298 yards and 3 TDs By CHUCK HOUSTEAU CANTON — Braylon Heard didn’t

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Urban League opposes Lt Marhulik’s promotion

Don’t promote officer to captain’s position, Urban League urges By ED RUNYAN WARREN — Thomas


Lincoln rallies for win in shootout

The Phantoms had a two-goal lead slip away late in regulation. YOUNGSTOWN — John McCarron’s


Woman lands in jail after blasting judge, beating others

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman who could have been released from jail upon


Warren Harding girls open season with impressive win

HOWLAND — The Thanksgiving holiday traditionally is a time for families. A sense of family


‘Thankful, blessed’ Chaney senior crowned 2009 Cinderella

Twelve teens competed for the crown at the 54th cotillion sponsored by the Junior Civic League.


Penguins lose by 9 to La.-Monroe

Bojana Dimitrov scored 27 points but Youngstown State fell to 0-5 on Friday. EL PASO, Texas —


Poland village holiday event sure-fire to be illuminating

Poland Junior Women’s Club members made luminaries for the occasion. POLAND — The village will


PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP \ Friday’s other games

Hubbard 39, Brookfield 22


Historic house displays vintage Christmas toys

Historic house displays vintage Christmas toys By LINDA M. LINONIS GIRARD — For children, toys


Officials count on approval of 1% tax

The county won’t be making cuts next year. LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners will


‘Smoke, Fire and Steel’ exhibit brings out the cold, hard facts

Brutal living and working conditions led to a 1916 clash between workers and guards.


Ursuline, Mooney both advance to state

Urusline High's Allen Jones (28) is well protected by teammates Pete Wearsch (58), Greg DeMario (56), Jake Dragovich (9) and Nico Irizarry (2) as he starts what became a 44-yard touchdown run past Ridgewood players Jeremy Shamel (63), Seth Mason (73), Troy Jones (54) and Mark Hale (50). The 3rd quarter TD boosted Ursuline to a 34-0 lead.

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Births for 2009-11-28

Area births


Metro digest

LOCAL Power outage strikes Austintown lunchtime AUSTINTOWN — A power outage struck at lunchtime


Valley teams’ date with state Ursuli U

Ursuline, Mooney advance to play in title games STAFF REPORT The Valley’s two best football


Cavs fall flat against Charlotte, lose 94-87

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LeBron James and the Cavaliers were already struggling with their rhythm in


Davydenko advances to semifinals at ATP finals

LONDON (AP) — Nikolay Davydenko grabbed the last semifinal spot at the ATP World Tour Finals by


Britain and France support global fund for climate ills

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — The leaders of Britain and France gave their backing Friday to a


McCoy’s big game starts Heisman push

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Colt McCoy needed a Heisman Trophy-type game. How about 304


Browns’ defense needs to tackle

BEREA (AP) — If Chad Ochocinco really wants to fight a mixed martial arts champion, Browns defensive


Broncos still having problems in red zone

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ red zone struggles led to some red faces at the NFL


Uninvited guests shook hands with Obama

WASHINGTON — Getting to the president is not supposed to be this easy. The White House said late


Is today Weis’ finale at Notre Dame?

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Toby Gerhart plans to spend a few extra minutes soaking it all in before


Mountaineers prevail in ‘Backyard Brawl’

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The outcome of the Backyard Brawl was in the hands — or more specifically


Diabetes cases to double, study says

CHICAGO — Even if the percentage of Americans who are obese stays the same, diabetes cases will


BRIDGE || Weekly Quiz

Weekly Quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK J 10 6 u9 4 3 v6 4 3 w10 9 6 The bidding


Shiloh Baptist Church has interim pastor

CAMPBELL — Shiloh Baptist Church, 238 Bright Ave., has appointed the Rev. Ricky Tigner as interim


Greater Eid marks end of pilgrimage

Muslims in the Valley, as well as around the world, celebrated Eid-ul-Adha on Friday. Eid-ul-Adha


“Thus We settled Abraham at the site of the House. Do not associate anything with Me, and

“Thus We settled Abraham at the site of the House. Do not associate anything with Me, and purify My


Go&Do ||Things to see around the Valley

Today Children Cinderella Brunch, noon, Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St.,


Breeding season takes its toll on deer

The breeding season, commonly called the rut, takes a differential toll on female and male white-


UN agency blasts Iran over nuclear buildup

VIENNA (AP) — In a blow to Iran, the board of the U.N. nuclear agency on Friday overwhelmingly


Islanders beat Penguins 3-2 on Tavares’ late goal

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby spoiled rookie John Tavares’ NHL debut with the deciding


Guinea-pig guide can apply to other pets, too

Dear Heloise: Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your great and timely article giving guinea-pig


Polanski to remain in jail

Polanski to remain in jail GENEVA — Roman Polanski will remain in a jail outside Zurich for at


GM to close Mansfield plant Jan. 29

About 550 employees at the facility will be affected. MANSFIELD — The last day of production


Musician Sting offers ‘spooky’ seasonal album

NEW YORK — Sting and his wife, Trudie, keep with tradition on Christmas Eve: They go to a local


Holiday shoppers turn to thrift stores in growing numbers

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Salvation Army scheduled a Black Friday sale. Used toys are selling quickly at


local topics on tv

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. on WFMJ-TV 21; and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday on the Time Warner


Sometimes inspiration just hits you

Opinion: Chicago — A couple of days before Thanksgiving I chose to go to my local Walmart for some last-


news shows \ Sunday lineup

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and


World financial markets tumble

Shock waves from Dubai reverberate on Wall St. StStreet NEW YORK (AP) — This was the sideswipe


It’s been a very good year for apple production

The crop level has been so strong that many producers are leaving apples unpicked. BUFFALO, N.Y.


Be careful what you say ... and how

Opinion: BOSTON — Is there such a thing as communications malpractice? If so, we might consider the case of


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.09 —.26 Avalon


Who is Oprah’s heir apparent in daytime?

NEW YORK — Will it be Ellen DeGeneres, Dr. Phil or Dr. Oz? Maybe none of the above. The announced


Screaming kid becomes a meal ticket

Opinion: Looking forward to some Christmas travel, and wondering how you could possibly afford your ticket —


‘Redskins’ is wrong

‘Redskins’ is wrong Los Angeles Times: Rush Limbaugh, who on his radio show has referred to Native


Smooth landing ends ‘amazing’ flight of Atlantis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space shuttle Atlantis and its seven astronauts returned to Earth with a


FBI: Ex-doctor in Cuyahoga Falls admitted making pipe bombs

CLEVELAND (AP) — A former doctor who practiced medicine in Ohio and West Virginia has admitted


Speaking on book

Speaking on book BOARDMAN — Jim and Dorothy Chapon Kazel will be at St. Charles Borromeo Parish


Richard W. McAllise, 37, Bazetta, heroin possession.

Richard W. McAllise, 37, Bazetta, heroin possession. Patricia A. Patterson, 19, Warren, robbery.


Metro digest

Angel Giving Tree YOUNGSTOWN — JCPenney Co. and the Salvation Army have teamed up for this year’s


Stores across US get joyful jolt of spending signs of life

An average of 1,000 people were in line for midnight openings at Toys R Us stores. The nation’s


zion lutheran church \ A look back

Zion Lutheran Church, 10857 Main St., New Middletown, will mark its 160th anniversary during two


Business digest

REGION Chevrolet Cruze gets high marks for safety LORDSTOWN — The Chevrolet Cruze has received a


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2009. There are 33 days left in the year. On this dae


Florida knocks off No. 2 Michigan State, 77-74

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Erving Walker hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:56 left and Florida hung on to


Akron names cancer patient, 12, as 19th member of softball team

AKRON (AP) — A young cancer patient has been named the 19th player on the University of Akron


MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS

MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Brenda R. Lattanzio, 8 Island Drive, Poland, v. Michael E.


FRIDAY LOTTERIES

FRIDAY LOTTERIES multistate Friday night: Mega Millions, 12-25-37-39-45 Mega Ball, 11 OHIO


Shakira says new CD looks out for single gals

NEW YORK — All the single ladies — Shakira is looking out for you! The Colombian-born singer says


Justice for Gutierrez, injustice for Ohioans

Editorial: A Franklin County judge last week meted out unmitigated mercy in sentencing Anthony Gutierrez, a


“The National Tree” (8 p.m., Hallmark): “The National Tree” is a TV film

“The National Tree” (8 p.m., Hallmark): “The National Tree” is a TV film about a father and son who


She’s had it with ‘Chet,’ who refuses to leave

Dear Annie: I have been married more than 10 years. “Chet” is a great father to our kids, but not


Boy in Bible bee focuses on God

The 10-year-old from Newton Falls was one of more than 17,000 contestants. NEWTON FALLS —


Outreach and diversity show vitality

Zion Lutheran uses old and new ways to reach out. NEW MIDDLETOWN — Though Zion Lutheran Church


Lordstown sewer project likely to be late, over budget

When the project is complete, 95 percent of the village will have sewers. LORDSTOWN — A sewer


Groups rush to meet Dec. 4 gift deadline for troops overseas

COLUMBUS (AP) — In making your list this season, here is something to add: Don’t forget Dec. 4.


Learning to cope on campus

Some Pa. colleges expand counseling READING, Pa. (AP) — Going away to college can be stressful.


Getting it right

A story on Page A1 of Friday’s Vindicator headlined “Mill Creek helps Candy Land celebrate 60 years


Reservoir changing for the better

Mosquito Creek Reservoir continued to show signs in 2009 that it is changing, and its metamorphosis


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Dr. Tom Shipka and Harry Meshel (cont.)

Dr. Tom Shipka and Harry Meshel