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Stories published December 11, 2010
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Strickland appoints former running mate to Ohio Supreme Court
Gov. Ted Strickland picked the woman who ran at his side in his failed re-election bid as the next justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.
Family, friends lay Elizabeth Edwards to rest today
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Family and friends of Elizabeth Edwards recalled her Saturday as an idealistic law student who challenged professors, a political sage who offered advice at every turn and a matriarch who comforted her family even as she was dying of breast cancer.
2 blasts in Stockholm attributed to suicide bomber
A suspected suicide bomber was killed and two people were injured Saturday in blasts that rocked a popular shopping district in Stockholm, the Swedish capital.
Send a soldier a 'Comfort Kit'
The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering a gift to send to deployed military personnel.
Son of billion-dollar swindler Bernie Madoff commits suicide
Every day for two years, he carried the toxic burden of a name that meant fraud to the world. On Saturday, the eldest son of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff hanged himself in his Manhattan apartment, another casualty in the saga that sent his father to prison and swindled thousands of their life savings.
Elizabeth Allison, Ryland Mathews to wed Jan. 11
Elizabeth Allison, daughter of Mindy and Doug Johnson of Lordstown, and Ryland Mathews, son of
DeLucia-Cottrell engagement is announced
CLEVELAND Christina Marie DeLucia and John H. Cottrell, both of the Cleveland area, are announcing
Golembiewski, Ramunno rite set for next fall
Frank and Cheryl Golembiewski of Massillon and Carmen and Angela Ramunno of Struthers are announcing
Nicci Sebrell, Eric Chojnacki are engaged
CAMPBELL The engagement of Nicci Sebrell and Eric Chojnacki, both of Akron, is being announced by
Photo fundraiser tomorrow
Photo fundraiser POLAND Animal Appeal, a pet rescue, adoption and education organization, will
HELOISE: Keeping cats off of the counter
Dear Heloise: My daughter has a problem with cats getting on her table and countertops. What is a
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Family waits for bailouts, irk wife
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to “Kirk” for 23 years. The
Valley Cruze sales rev up
The early success of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze continued this week, with Mahoning Valley dealers reporting a strong second month of sales for the Lordstown-produced compact car.
Junior college lineman commits to Penguins
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lamar Mady will move from one of the best college
McDonald cruises to Tier 2 win
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER The McDonald High boys basketball team one
Deputy concessions could lessen Christmastime layoffs
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ranking officers of the Mahoning County
Clutch throws rescue Harding
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Harding boys basketball team used some
Jewish founder of Valley bakery, Campbell priest shared lasting bond
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com campbell Geography happened to bring the founders of
Struthers goes inside to turn back Canfield
By RYAN JONES sports@vindy.com CANFIELD The Struthers Wildcats proved they’re more than a
Nitro’s kennel bill remains in limbo
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers will adjourn for the year without acting
Reardon, Poland rally past Quakers
Staff report POLAND Colin Reardon scored a career-high 34 points, including the final free throw
Parking-deck revamp at YSU expected to get under way in spring
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Construction is expected to start this spring
Wright, Foreman lift East Palestine
Staff report COLUMBIANA Corey Wright and Brett Foreman each scored 15 points for the East
Jury to hear witness threat case against Scott Davis
Testimony alleges witness intimidation By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown A
Truck accident brings down power lines on passing car
Staff report Youngstown Santa Claus got more than he bargained for while advertising for pizzas
Firefighters group responds for needy families
‘Christmas at Our House’ Firefighters group responds for needy families By Ashley Luthern
GM workers roll out toys for kids
Scott Negley, area manager for the GM Lordstown Complex Paint Shop, carries a pile of gifts to Brian Cendea, center, a manager at A-Luster Metal Finishing. Shop employees donated gifts for 75 children during a ceremony Friday.
Smart says she's thrilled with verdict for her abductor
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Elizabeth Smart waited more than eight years for the word she
Greenford congregation knew what it was doing in leaving ELCA
Opinion: Greenford congregation knew what it was doing in leaving ELCA I am the pastor of Greenford
Poland briefs
Donate for a Christmas cause The Poland Fireman’s Association is accepting donations until Dec. 18
Shepherd of the Valley earns recognition
Shepherd of the Valley Home Health has been named one of the top 500 home health agencies in the
Shepherd of the Valley earns recognition
Shepherd of the Valley Home Health has been named one of the top 500 home health agencies in the
Frank Ohl’s Swavel is a class act
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com When WFMJ bounded into Frank Ohl Intermediate and made Jeff
Canfield swimmers begin season with win
The Canfield High School swimming and diving teams opened the season Saturday at Youngstown State
Watson students get star treatment
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Watson kindergartners had their heads turned to the sky Nov.
Career center students get hands-on experience
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Early
Sports briefs
Poland middle school wrestlers to compete The Poland Middle School wrestling team is one of 11
CEE LO is killing you softly on new CD
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK Forget killing them with kindness — Cee Lo Green
Down’s syndrome group receives grant
The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley (DSAV) has received a $1,500 CVS Caremark Community
Poland girls swimmers open season with a win
The Poland boys and girls swim team traveled to Alliance for their first meet of the season Nov. 29.
Rodriguez-Cuevas wedding set for New Year’s Day
Boardman Announcing plans for their New Year’s Day wedding are Jennifer Rodriguez and Jeremy
Canfield wrestlers third at duals tourney
The Canfield wrestling teams started the season with two meets on Saturday. The varsity team
Austintown Police Blotter
Nov. 22 Criminal damaging: A metal mailbox was damaged at a home in the 600 block of Wilcox Road.
Sports briefs
Fitch bowlers fall to Lake The Fitch varsity boys bowling team lost to Lake 3,004-2,938 Monday.
Design of new schools coming into focus
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com New 3-D renderings of one of two buildings slated to begin
Career center students get hands-on experience
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Early
Hilltop students get unique history lesson
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Just in time for Thanksgiving, students at Hilltop
Third-grade pianist performs in recital
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mario Mavar, son of Elena and John Mavar and a third-grade
Austintown briefs
Come see a live nativity The Knights of Columbus, Council No. 3930 and the Immaculate Heart of
Canfield runners honored at banquet
The 2010 Canfield High School cross country team was honored at the season-ending banquet Nov. 18.
Music marathon slated this week at Canfield
Five school bands will perform at Canfield High School over three straight nights beginning Tuesday.
Students to attend leadership seminar
Poland Seminary High School sophomores Makenzie Clark, Abby Begezda and Anthony Marchionda have been
Boardman briefs
YMCA hosts week of art classes The D.D. and Velma Davis YMCA is hosting a week of classes
Frank Ohl students think school is cool
Music blared from the school gymnasium as students sang about why school is cool. Frank Ohl
Boardman bands jazz up the holidays
Boardman High School Jazz Ensembles I and II will present their annual Holiday Jazz Concert Thursday
Sports briefs
Canfield hosts middle school wrestling event Canfield Village Middle School is hosting the 2010
Neighborhood food drive needs you
Last year, neighbors in the Orchard, Ida, Centenial, Hill, Second, Botsford, Outlook, Morse and
Boardman briefs
Boardman middle school wrestlers to compete The Boardman Center and Glenwood Middle School
Canfield briefs
Career center students make honor roll Canfield alumni Paige Martin and Justin Sopkovich made the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vEddie Money, 7 p.m.: Rocking Christmas show at McMenamy’s, 325
World digest || Condemned woman in Iran confesses
Condemned woman in Iran confesses TEHRAN, Iran An Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning
Watson, Woodside host Santa shops
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com With only a few quarters from lunch saved here and there, most
WikiLeaks supporters continue protests with new spam attacks
Associated Press LONDON WikiLeaks supporters on Friday downloaded increasing amounts of the
Britain’s hands are not clean in release of Libyan murderer
Editorial: Now we know why British Prime Minister David Cameron refused to order a new investigation into the
Pensions still a heavy burden
Opinion: Belleville (Ill.) News Democrat: State lawmakers have agreed to slim down pensions for future police
FAA loses track of 119,000 aircraft
Associated Press NEW YORK The Federal Aviation Administration is missing key information on
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.59 .13 Avalon
What’s this talk about tax cuts?
Opinion: By Dennis J. VENTRY Los Angeles Times Over the first 18 months of his presidency, Barack Obama
Go&Do Saturday
TOday Dances Christmas dinner-dance with DJ Ron Chick (Plenty of Fish/DARE), 7 p.m., Elm Tree
Restitution split heard in Cook case
WOBURN, Mass. Comedian Dane Cook’s sister-in-law has asked a judge to allow her to keep two gold
Westminster faculty member wins Best Play
Staff report new wilmington, pa. “Language Barrier,” a one-act play written by Andrew Ade,
Mount Union, Bethel will clash in semifinal
Staff report ALLIANCE The Mount Union football team plays host to Bethel (Minn.) in a NCAA
Goat heads left outside Cincinnati homes
Associated Press CINCINNATI Someone left butchered goat heads outside three homes in an upscale
Harrison ponders being targeted
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been fined four
NHL roundup
Red Wings 4, Canadiens 2 DETROIT Pavel Datsyuk and Jimmy Howard ended the Detroit Red Wings’
prep sports at a glance
FRIDAY’s RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Alliance 52, West Branch 42 Can. McKinley 72,
District roundup
Youngstown Christian 72, Euclid New Day Academy 33 YOUNGSTOWN Daylen Williams scored 15 points
Pelini denies he’s pursuing Miami job
McClatchy Newspapers CORAL GABLES, Fla. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said Friday that he is not
NFL players still confused about illegal hits
Associated Press NEW YORK Seven weeks after the NFL’s crackdown on illegal hits, players remain
China censors Nobel program
Associated Press BEIJING China repeated its claim Saturday that the world is meddling in its
Big Ten roundup
Michigan 75, Utah 64 ANN ARBOR, MICH. Darius Morris had 19 points, 10 assists and only one
McCoy sheds his boot
Associated Press BEREA Colt McCoy has finally booted his boot. Cleveland’s rookie quarterback
Cold, wind, snow await
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Add brisk winds and unseasonably low
Trade deficit tumbles as exports surge
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. trade deficit fell to its lowest level in nine months, as
Choffin chooses 2 students for monthly honor
special to the vindicator Portia Floyd, above left, and Nicholas Kirkland, at far right, were
‘Melodies’ canceled
‘Melodies’ canceled WARREN Warren Women’s Connection has canceled its “Melodies of Christmas”
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Actress Rita Moreno is 79. Singer David Gates of Bread is 70. Actress Donna
DETAILS
DETAILS Individual projects John Wolford, LaBrae Middle School: Using Lego NXT Mindstorm brick
New tax bill looks like Christmas tree
w Add-ons turn tax cut bill into ’Christmas tree’ Eds: Updates with Sanders finishing speech
Submit Eagle of the Cross Award nominations
Staff report youngstown The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (OY&YAM) of the Diocese of
campus notes
campus notes EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Steubenville Three Eastern Gateway Community
Area P-16 coalition receives 6 grants
Staff report warren The Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education is the recent recipient of
For Christmas church services
For Christmas church services The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to
Financial data reveal political peculiarity
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Only a few weeks before her defeat, state Rep.
Fingerhut to speak at YSU ceremony, get degree
Staff report youngstown Eric D. Fingerhut, chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, will receive
church history
church history St. Elizabeth Church, 124 Keystone Ave., Campbell, is closing as part of the Parish
End of an era
Members cherish memories of St. Elizabeth Church and Slovak heritage of parish By LINDA M. LINONIS
Choffin program collects mittens for area children
Staff report youngstown In keeping with the spirit of Christmas and the adage that it’s better
JFK ranks in top 5% in Ohio schools
Staff report WARREN John F. Kennedy Catholic High School has been ranked the 53rd best school on
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2010. There are 20 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Campaign will raise funds for Warren City Schools
Staff report warren The Warren City Schools Foundation officially launched its annual fund drive
FUNDRAISER
FUNDRAISER Warren schools To donate to the Warren City Schools Foundation’s annual fund drive
Projects win Turning grants
Staff report youngstown The Turning Foundation announced the award winners of its first round of
KSU center breaks ground
Staff report twinsburg, ohio Kent State University, the second-largest public university in
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold: xA J 6 3 uVoid v7 5 4 2 wK Q 8
Ohioan gets jail for aiming laser at medical helicopter
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio man accused of shining a laser at a medical helicopter pleaded
Library trustees OK $18.6M budget
Staff report POLAND The trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County have
Authorities suspect suicide in death of Elkton prisoner
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com ELKTON The death of an inmate at the Federal
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: White House adviser David Axelrod;
3 kids killed, teen hurt in Ohio mobile-home fire
Associated Press BUCYRUS, Ohio A nighttime fire at a mobile home without smoke alarms killed
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Thomas D. Sihock Jr., guilty plea. State v. Laquaya
Canfield hockey team drops to Cleveland
Canfield hockey team drops to Cleveland Boardman The Canfield High hockey team got down early
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