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Trumbull settles with fired relatives for nearly $500,000
So far, David DeChristofaro, Trumbull County engineer, has agreed to pay out $490,000 to settle lawsuits filed by two relatives of his predecessor.
Poland Walgreens requests extended hours
For the second year in a row, village officials are meeting to decide if a McKinley Way drugstore can offer extended holiday hours for shoppers.
First Place Bank restates loan losses for 2010 annual report
First Place restates loan losses for 2010 annual report
Elizabeth Edwards dead at 61
RALEIGH, N.C. — Elizabeth Anania Edwards, who became a national figure in her fight against cancer and as a partner in her husband’s political career, died Tuesday afternoon. She was 61.
Teen girl in juvenile detention center for hitting Chaney High teacher
Teen smacks Chaney High teacher
MetroParks board chooses new executive director
Youngstown The Mill Creek MetroParks board of park commissioners chose a new executive director
Ohio mom gets new trial in infant's fatal overdose
Ohio mom gets new trial in infant's fatal overdose
Fed prosecutor forms civil rights unit for western, Pa.
Fed prosecutor forms civil rights unit for western, Pa.
Ind. church financier gets 54 yrs for Ponzi scheme
SULLIVAN, Ind. (AP) — A former southern Indiana pastor will likely spend the rest of his life in
Judge unseals documents in the Oakhill case
As expected, a judge today made public several documents that have been under seal in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal case.
Judge: Taylor can argue evidence in NY rape case
NEW CITY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge has agreed to hear claims by retired pro football great Lawrence
Gov’t says no 3-hour tarmac delays in October
NEW YORK (AP) — The government says October was the first month when no airplanes were stuck on the
Victory Lutheran Church in Youngstown has clothing giveaway Wednesday through Friday
Victory Lutheran Church has clothing giveaway
Youngstown school board finance committee meets Wednesday
Youngstown school board finance committee meets Wednesday
Trial to begin for Chicago boy in fatal beating
CHICAGO (AP) — The trial is set to get under way in Chicago for the first of five suspects accused
Greek Orthodox church files claim vs. WTC owner
NEW YORK (AP) — A Greek Orthodox church in New York City that was destroyed on Sept. 11 is taking
Steubenville cops mistakenly say crash killed woman
Steubenville cops mistakenly say crash killed woman
UPS to require photo IDs for shipping packages
ATLANTA (AP) — UPS is now requiring photo identification from customers shipping packages at retail
Autistic NY patient’s death ruled homicide
NEW YORK (AP) — The death of a severely autistic patient who had been allegedly restrained at a
Woman accused in Fla. schools threat in court
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A woman accused of making threats that caused the lockdown of one of
Children's Christmas program is Saturday at Heart Reach Ministries
Kids' Christmas program is Saturday at Heart Reach Ministries
Stocks pop after Obama, GOP agree on taxes
NEW YORK (AP) — A compromise plan to extend tax cuts for all Americans is giving stocks a lift but
Ohio county and Canada in trade tangle over chairs
Ohio county and Canada in trade tangle over chairs
Youngstown records 12 driving-under-suspension arrests at checkpoint
Youngstown records 12 DUS arrests at checkpoint
Strikes encouraged during fundraiser
Strikes encouraged during fundraiser BOARDMAN Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman-Canfield Road, will
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: His mom should respect boundary
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am at the end of my rope. My mother-in-law is a
HELOISE: Drive or text, but don’t do both
Dear Heloise: I have a suggestion for reducing traffic accidents from talking on the phone or
Judge set to unseal case files
A judge is expected today to make public documents that have been under seal in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal case.
Shooting victims have history of criminal activity
The victims of Saturday’s shooting at an Austintown apartment complex, identified by police Monday, have criminal histories.
Valley survivors of Pearl Harbor recall ‘day of infamy’
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com Alfred “Al” Gaskell was dressed in his “whites,” ready to
Family, friends say goodbye to priest
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Monsignor Thomas F. Kelly has left this life
Walkway to the city: Hazel Street extension opens
The northward extension of Hazel Street to Youngstown State University isn’t paved with gold, but it cost more than $2 million, and the mayor said it was worth it.
Heard’s next big test — hurdling the ACT
On Saturday, Braylon Heard will walk into Campbell Memorial High School to take the ACT for the last time.
Woman accepts plea deal in thefts
The New Middletown woman accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Boardman auto dealership has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Ursuline’s 10 seniors earn coach’s credit
Ursuline’s Dan Reardon reflects on the Fighting Irish’s storybook season.
Police investigating reported attack, rape
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the reported
Dave Wallace to manage Scrappers in ‘11
Staff report NILES Dave Wallace will make his managerial debut with the Mahoning Valley
Pens match streak record
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The way Sidney Crosby is producing goals, a two-point game almost
Bengals could match record for losing skid
Associated Press CINCINNATI Not only are the Cincinnati Bengals bad, they’re becoming
Suspected marijuana plants found in homes
Police found suspected marijuana growing in two separate homes after tenants moved out over the past weekend.
Mangini: Holmgren pleased by progress
Associated Press BEREA Coach Eric Mangini believes his boss is pleased with the progress the
Battered Steelers control destiny
They spent the week complaining the NFL was targeting them. The Pittsburgh Steelers now find the target is on them.
Newton, James, two more up for Heisman
Associated Press NEW YORK Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and Oregon running back LaMichael James,
Rendering of school revealed
New 3-D renderings of one of two buildings slated to begin construction at the end of the school year were revealed after Monday’s school board meeting.
Police investigate robberies in city
Police are investigating the robberies of two women in two city locations.
Rep.-elect Johnson will not accept health-care benefits
U.S. Rep.-elect Bill Johnson of Poland, R-6th, will not accept congressional health-care benefits.
Wintery Weather causes closures
Snowing falling across much of Ohio and the Mahoning Valley has made roads slick and has led numerous school districts to close or open schools later.
Canoe trail to be discussed at meeting
Staff report NEWTON FALLS The Trumbull County Metropolitan Parks District will have a public
Kids have jolly time at library
Santa Claus and his reindeer, led by Rudolph guiding the sleigh, flew into Girard Free Library on a snowy Monday night.
Longtime youth theater chief to step down
After being involved with youth theater at the Youngstown Playhouse for almost 30 years, Patricia M. Fagan will retire Dec. 15.
Gift-giving guide Our favorite DVD box sets
By Rafer Guzman Long Island Newsday Once upon a time, the home-video market was all about
Germ inspector helps prevent hospital infections
Associated Press BALTIMORE This is no ordinary intensive-care unit: Every doctor, nurse,
PEARL HARBOR REMEMBERED
PEARL HARBOR REMEMBERED Three Trumbull County men, two in the Navy and one in the Army, were
Area births
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Yalanda L. Whipple, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 5.
Assange may be close to surrender
Associated Press LONDON Julian Assange’s lawyer was arranging to deliver the WikiLeaks founder
Think before you buy
Opinion: Think before you buy Please wake up, Tea Party, Democrats, Republicans and Independents. While
Cold weather blasts the South
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A Canadian high-pressure system pushed a blast of winter
Ohio Marine dies in Afghanistan
Associated Press PEEBLES, Ohio The Department of Defense says a U.S. Marine from Ohio has died
Newsmakers
Underwood is top winner at ACA event; Winfrey chooses Dickens classics; Neil Patrick Harris to host game awards
Angel Food Blessings
Angel Food Blessings Youngstown Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, will be taking orders
Deal extends tax cuts, benefits for US jobless
President Barack Obama announced agreement with Republicans on Monday night on a plan to extend expiring income tax cuts for all Americans.
This Day in History
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2010. There are 24 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Top-five grossing movies in U.S. and Canadian theaters last weekend
Top-five grossing movies in U.S. and Canadian theaters last weekend, as reported by boxofficemojo.com.
Independent stores can opt to sell Google e-books
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Struggling neighborhood bookstores now have a new way to ring up
Too soon for ‘Do Not Track’
Opinion: Too soon for ‘Do Not Track’ San Jose Mercury News: A Federal Trade Commission plan and a
Leachman ups the ante on ‘Hope’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK “Vanity” is a word that seems missing from
Aspirin use tied to lower cancer risk
Aspirin use tied to lower cancer risk LONDON A new report from British scientists suggests that
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF: Malone to host J Caf
Malone to host J Caf; Grant received; Conservation fund; Food program
Prices at the pump hit 26-month high
Associated Press Americans are getting a sour holiday surprise at the gas pump, where prices are
Iran nuclear talks recess with no sign of progress
Associated Press GENEVA Talks between Iran and six world powers recessed Monday with no sign
Continental found guilty in Concorde crash
Continental Airlines and one of its mechanics were convicted of manslaughter Monday by a French court.
Suicide bombers kill 50 in Pakistan
Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan Two militants wearing vests studded with explosives and
Bernanke interview sends stocks lower
Bernanke interview sends stocks lower NEW YORK Stocks spent most of Monday in a funk brought on
Watkins honored for achievements
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is perhaps the
High court to look at Wal-Mart job-discrimination class action
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court will consider whether to keep alive the largest
Deutschlander CD is now available
Deutschlander CD is now available COLUMBIANA “Silent Miracles,” Sue Deutschlander’s new holiday
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1955 will have a Christmas party and $5 gift exchange
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.56 —.02 Avalon
Gillick elected to Hall of Fame
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Pat Gillick is headed to the Hall of Fame after putting
Not the best kept secrets
Opinion: What have we learned so far from the WikiLeaks trove of secret documents? We have discovered that
Gonzalez joins Red Sox
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Adrian Gonzalez, Mark Reynolds and Shaun Marcum switched
Cowboys’ ‘Dandy Don’ dies
Associated Press DALLAS Don Meredith was the happiest, most fun-loving guy wherever he went,
Ursuline’s recipe for success brings honor to Valley again
Editorial: TThe Ursuline High School football team carried out familiar strategies from its playbook for
Export growth = business expansion
Opinion: Increased exports are critical to economic recovery and to our nation’s long-term economic growth.
Rolling the dice
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Gambling’s fun, When hard to find; But once it’s common,
These communities have declared a snow emergency: Youngstown, Warren, and Niles, Struthers, Girard,
These communities have declared a snow emergency: Youngstown, Warren, and Niles, Struthers, Girard,
Young scientists are at risk
Opinion: By Carol W. GREIDER and TERESA SZYMANIK McClatchy-Tribune Friday’s awards ceremony in Stockholm
Patriots, Brady smash Jets
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady turned this anticipated classic into a classic
ODDLY ENOUGH
Two Minn. teens accused of stealing at least 17 calves; Ohio teen steals dump truck, leads police on chase
Paterno prays for rain against Florida’s speed
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Big Ten brawn vs. SEC speed. About the only way that Penn
Michigan rolls to victory
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. On paper, Monday night’s game between Concordia and Michigan
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