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1 man dead in double shooting in Austintown tonight
Police are investigating a double shooting outside of Westchester Executive Apartments that killed one man in his 30s and injured a second man.
Phantoms extend winning streak
YOUNGSTOWN — Quinn Smith’s second goal of the game gave the Youngstown Phantoms a 4-3 victory over
Phantoms beat Team USA 4-3
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Quinn Smith took full advantage of mad scramble
Penguins rout Blue Jackets
Associated Press COLUMBUS Sidney Crosby had two goals to extend his point streak to 15 games,
Cavs destroyed by Minnesota
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Kevin Love had 28 points and 19 rebounds and the Minnesota
3 arrested in killing of Salem man
Canton police have arrested three suspects in the Thursday morning robbery and shooting death of Dennis Robb, 58, of Salem.
Last of 162 rescued dogs has been adopted
It took nearly 10 months to do it, but the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County on Saturday found a home for the last of 162 dogs rescued from a Gustavus Township home.
Downtown Christmas parade aims to renew popular tradiiton
A crowd of 100 or more, many of them children, lined East Federal Street Saturday afternoon, listening to the lyrics of “Here Comes Santa Claus” as the Downtown Youngstown Holiday Parade began.
Ursuline wins state title again
Ursuline wins state title again CANTON — The Ursuline Irish have achieved their primary season
Akise Teague breaks record with score
Akise Teague breaks record with score CANTON — Akise Teague broke a Division V state record,
Coldwater opens third quarter with a score
Coldwater opens third quarter with a score CANTON — Senior wide receiver Reese Klenke grabbed
Ursuline 44, Coldwater 7 at halftime
Ursuline 44, Coldwater 7 at halftime CANTON — Ursuline is putting on an offensive clinic in the
Akise Lightning does it again
Akise Lightning does it again CANTON — Akise Teague is causing a lot of gasps and dropped jaws
Fighting Irish offense humming, defense bringing the heat
Fighting Irish offense humming, defense bringing the heat CANTON — One team is running like a
Ursuline extends lead to 22-7
Ursuline extends lead to 22-7 CANTON — Well, that didn’t take long. Ursuline scored another
Ursuline 15, Coldwater 7 after one quarter
Ursuline 15, Coldwater 7 after one quarter CANTON — The first quarter has come to an end in the
Hospital invites public to tree lighting party
Hospital invites public to tree lighting party BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mothball scent puts all at risk
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My mother-in-law is coming to stay with us for a
HELOISE: Don’t stress out your pet fish
Dear Heloise: I am writing in reference to a previous hint about beautifying an aquarium with a
Ursuline scores again
Ursuline scores again CANTON — The Fighting Irish of Ursuline extended their lead against
Coldwater scored, but still trails
Coldwater scored, but still trails CANTON — About a minute after Ursuline scored the first
Ursuline draws first blood
Ursuline draws first blood CANTON — Ursuline High needed just three plays and a little more
Ursuline-Coldwater kickoff
Ursuline-Coldwater kickoff CANTON — Ursuline High won the coin toss and elected to receive the
Ursuline-Coldwater Division V state championship pregame
Ursuline-Coldwater Division V state championship pregame CANTON — We are live from Fawcett
Wilson spent twice as much as Johnson
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN During the final three weeks of his failed
Boardman man mixes music, Internet in player piano
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Michael J. Moritz Jr. has spent the last year working with
Three in Davis family facing charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Michael Davis, 20, likely will spend the
US Constitution to take lead role at Oakhill hearing hearing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The balance between the constitutional
Wilson calls loss ‘shocking, surreal’
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson said he has a
Be sure to take a look at these December events
Opinion: Don’t let the cold breezes — aka The Hawk — and snowy streets stop you from attending some important December events.
Strong second half lifts Boardman over Niles
By Doug Chapin sports@vindy.com Niles Boardman High used a 15-0 run in the third quarter to
william d. lewis | The vindicator
william d. lewis | The vindicator Juliane Arena, marketing director at Villa Maria Community
Beauty is an aspect of God
We live in a beautiful world. Each season of the year has its unique way of displaying color, form
1 in 3 Americans have gotten flu shot
1 in 3 Americans have gotten flu shot NEW YORK As the flu season gets under way, about 1 in 3
Watson first-graders are stars of Lunchbox Weather
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com One week before WFMJ’s Lunchbox Weather brought a free pizza
Santa paws is coming to town
The second year of Operation “Santa Paws” is swinging into action. The public can join residents
Career center students make an impact
Students in the Health Tech Prep program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center traveled
Emery boys share food and drink, then battle at the rink
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Brothers Gerry and Randy Emery have competed against each
Block Watch group has eyes for Santa
See Santa and sing holiday songs at the Austintown Wickliffe North and South Block Watch’s Christmas
newsmakers
newsmakers Hackers allegedly steal stars’ music BERLIN Two German hackers allegedly stole pop
Metroparks celebrates Christmas the old-fashioned way
Tis’ the season for holiday fun — the old-fashioned way. Mill Creek MetroParks hosted its annual
Santa paws is coming to town
The second year of Operation “Santa Paws” is swinging into action. The public can join residents
Valley families hit the Christmas tree trail
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com What better way is there to burn off Thanksgiving dinner
Cleland gives drama queen whole new meaning
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To say Kandace Cleland loves the theater is an
Santa helps light up the Canfield Green
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With Santa’s sleigh undergoing preparations for its annual
‘Mill Creek Messenger’ shoots for the top
The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s monthly publication, the “Mill Creek
Boardman Police Blotter
Nov. 8 Theft: Alexis G. Salgado, 27, of Ashtabula was charged with stealing five bottles of men’s
Nature center hike goes down the turkey trail
By SHAYILA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, eating turkey and
Habitat for Humanity has new officers
Monica Craven, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County, has announced the 2011
Habitat for Humanity has new officers
Monica Craven, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County, has announced the 2011
Dec. 4 — Wooster, BHS, Harding, 3 p.m.
Dec. 4 — Wooster, BHS, Harding, 3 p.m. Dec. 7 — Hubbard, 5 p.m. Dec. 9 — Poland at YSU, 5 p.m.
Metroparks celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way
Tis’ the season for holiday fun — the old-fashioned way. Mill Creek MetroParks hosted its annual
Woodside students see the magic of reading
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com A group of Woodside Elementary second-graders learned that the
Santa paws is coming to town
The second year of Operation “Santa Paws” is swinging into action. The public can join residents
Canfield swimmers dive into new season
The Canfield High School swimming and diving team will be open its season today at 3 p.m. at YSU in
Sports briefs
Basketball boosters tourney accepting teams The annual Poland Boosters Basketball Tournament for
special to the vindicator
special to the vindicator Students at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center complete
Boardman Park hosts community Christmas
The 14th annual Community Christmas at Boardman Park is an opportunity for the community to get
Poland briefs
Nativity celebrates “Reason for the Season” The residents, staff and families of Shepherd of the
Sports briefs
Canfield JV wrestling event seeks teams Canfield High School will host a JV pool-style wrestling
Sports briefs
Fitch girls win season-opener Freshman Megan Sefeik scored 22 points to lead the Fitch girls
Canfield briefs
Parents and students sing along to tunes Canfield High School is presenting its Christmas Concert
Austintown briefs
View plans for new elementary building A community information meeting will take place 7 p.m.
Boardman briefs
Learn about the real Santa Sunday St. James’ Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave. in Boardman,
Preschoolers say hello to diversity
How many different ways can you say hello? The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development,
Spirit of giving reigns at Rein’s birthday party
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Linda Rein didn’t turn 40 on Nov. 19 with any sadness,
Watson third-graders tour fire truck 154
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com At one time or another growing up, almost every little boy
‘THE WARRIOR’S WAY’
‘THE WARRIOR’S WAY’ Grade: D Credits: Jang Gong Gun, Kate Bosworth, Geoffrey Rush, Danny Huston;
Jews, Muslims share faith
Opinion: By Habeeb Alli Common Ground News Service TORONTO I get stares every time I say we are
GOP tax plan: Protect the rich
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: The fat cats came out on top again Tuesday. Republicans in Congress
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.58 —.01 Avalon
To keep your tree’s needles off floor, heed professor’s advice
By Karen Herzog Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MILWAUKEE If you’re heading to a Christmas tree
‘The Warrior’s Way’ gets lost
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel The Spaghetti Western is revived as a Ramen Noodle Western with
Disclosure without a cause
Opinion: All the hoopla about whether WikiLeaks has harmed U.S. foreign policy has missed the most stunning
Massey CEO to retire at year’s end
Massey CEO to retire at year’s end RICHMOND, Va. Massey Energy Chairman and CEO Don Blankenship
S. Korea, US reach deal on trade pact
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. and South Korea have reached an agreement on America’s
Arab states should take lead in dealing with nuclear Iran
Editorial: From Saudi Arabia to Jordan to Bahrain to the United Arab Emirates and to Egypt, the concern about
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vYoungstown Community Concert Band, 8 p.m.: Christmas concert at Ford
BRIDGE
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YSU’s Moot Court teams do well
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Moot Court team sent three teams to the
Westminster drive draws e-recycling
Staff report new wilmington, pa. Westminster College’s Audio Visual Services wrapped up its AV
Charter-school law gets a C
Staff report washington, d.c. Ohio’s charter-school law has received a C from the national
2 MCCTC students gain job experience
Staff report canfield For Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students Sean Stamateris
Kent State makes list of best business schools
Staff report Kent The Princeton Review, a publication of college rankings based on how students
birthdays
birthdays Game-show host Wink Martindale is 77. Singer Freddy Cannon is 74. Actor-producer-
Cake mix triggers haz-mat scare at Philly jail
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A batch of cake mix mailed to a Philadelphia prison inmate
Bill could limit bake sales in schools
Associated Press WASHINGTON Don’t touch my brownies! A child-nutrition bill on its way to
A surprise visit from Obama
Weather caused Obama to cancel a meeting with the Afghan leader Associated Press BAGRAM AIR
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Adam D. Brown, 22, of 106 10th St., Greenville, Pa.,
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2010. There are 27 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
For Christmas church services
For Christmas church services The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to
campus notes
campus notes UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY, Findlay, Ohio Benjamin Barth, a sophomore pharmacy major,
A musical water globe featuring the scene of the birth of Christ is among some 350 Nativity sets on
A musical water globe featuring the scene of the birth of Christ is among some 350 Nativity sets on
GED testing set
GED testing set youngstown Official GED testing sponsored by Youngstown Adult Basic and Literacy
Mount Union set to play in D3 quarterfinal
Staff report ALLIANCE No. 2-ranked Mount Union plays host to Alfred (N.Y.) in the quarterfinals
Top generals buck leaders on lifting ‘don’t ask’ policy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bucking the Pentagon’s top leaders, the chiefs of the Army and
Petition seeks to recall Falls 4th Ward councilman
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Less than a month after the mayor of Newton Falls, Pat
Job growth proves weak in Nov.
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation added only a trickle of jobs in November, far fewer than
Be sure to take a look at these December events
Don’t let the cold breezes — aka The Hawk — and snowy streets stop you from attending some
Deficit panel fails to reach consensus
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s deficit commission failed Friday to forge
Warren sewage plant gets OK to treat gas-drilling wastewater
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has granted a
Foreign nations send help to battle forest fire in Israel
Associated Press HAIFA, Israel Responding to an unprecedented Israeli distress call, aircraft
Valley Relay for Life volunteers receive honors
Staff report CANFIELD American Cancer Society Relay for Life volunteers in Trumbull and Mahoning
Fight at school leads to student’s arrest
Fight at school leads to student’s arrest BOARDMAN Police are investigating a fight at Boardman
nativity display
nativity display At Villa Maria Community Center Villa Maria Community Center hosts its fifth
Ursuline’s state of mind
Coach Dan Reardon talks about preparation for his team’s fourth-straight title game By JOHN
Suspect arrested in Nov. home invasion
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com campbell Campbell police arrested a man Friday in a Nov. 29
william d. lewis | The vindicator
william d. lewis | The vindicator A traditional Nativity scene is complete with the little drummer
Bauman voluntarily recalls cider
Staff report RITTMAN Bauman Orchards of Rittman has issued a voluntary recall of its apple cider
9 receive pardons from president
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has granted the first pardons of his
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges
Coach, Vikings players pleased with successful home opener
By Pete mollica sports@vindy.com Leavittsburg LaBrae High head basketball coach Chad Kiser
RELAY FOR LIFE
RELAY FOR LIFE Facts & figures The 50 largest Relays in Ohio were recognized at the American
Beaver Twp. to greet holidays with tree-lighting ceremony
By Ashley luthern aluthern@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Beaver Township residents are invited to enjoy
Man pleads innocent in vast spam operation
Associated Press MILWAUKEE A 23-year-old Russian man accused of masterminding a vast worldwide
Police probe 4 robberies that occurred in 24 hours
Police probe 4 robberies that occurred in 24 hours By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com
Metal-plating company charged with pollution
Associated Press CLEVELAND Two brothers and their metal-plating company in Ohio have been
Valley native seeks to promote airport
Staff report VIENNA YNGAir, a group led by a Springfield Township native, wants to help the
Display shows cultural diversity
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com villa maria, pa. The range of sizes, materials, colors
Crazy Horse Bridge opens
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. A major artery in West Pittsburg, which has
if you go
if you go Ursuline meets Coldwater for the Division V state championship football game today:
Delhomme gets start against Dolphins
Associated Press BEREA Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme immediately apologized to coach Eric
Last-minute TD gives Miami MAC title
Associated Press DETROIT Austin Boucher threw a touchdown pass to Armand Robinson with 33
Northside workers give check to United Way
Northside workers give check to United Way YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Fired worker settles suit with engineer’s office
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro has settled
LeBron leads Campbell
Red Devils hold off Lakeview’s late surge By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CAMPBELL In at
Labrae60 Liberty 48
Labrae60 Liberty 48 Next: Liberty at Beaver Local and LaBrae vs. Windham, both Tuesday at 7:30
Man jailed in car-dragging death wants out
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Canfield man sentenced to three years in
Newton Falls wins in season opener
By John bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Newton Falls A strange thing happened on the way to the
Firing up Irish
Ursuline students, staff cheer on their football team to today’s state championship game By
Howland survives sloppy first half
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com Austintown The Howland Tigers could not have started their
Webb credits unsung heroes in city schools
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The word “Jabali” means “the rock” in
College basketball Friday’s games
TOP 25 No. 7 Connecticut 94, UMBC 61 HARTFORD, CONN. Kemba Walker had 24 points, 13 rebounds
Manningham comfortable as No. 1 target
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Mario Manningham put on his sweat pants after practice
Grand Valley recovers to beat Warren JFK
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com Warren After leading by a point at halftime, Warren John F.
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