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WEATHER UPDATE: Heaviest snowfall now expected Monday night
Staff Report Though the Mahoning Valley dodged a big snowball Sunday, forecasts show the real
YSU panel approves university’s strategic plan
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A strategic plan for Youngstown State
Cortland radio polka host steps into hall of fame
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com In the world of polka, Val Pawlowski is a hall-of-famer.
YSU women lose in overtime
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Western Michigan rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit and made 31-of-32 from
Stories of success and struggle permeate YSU’s Fall Class of 2010
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Brian Haughey wouldn’t be headed to law school if
Bills beat offensively inept Browns 13-6
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to David Nelson, Leodis
UPDATE: Latest forecast calls for up to 14 inches of snow Monday in Valley
Staff Report Winter storm warning remains in effect for the Mahoning Valley until 7 a.m.
Steelers beat Bengals 23-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Troy Polamalu and LaMarr Woodley returned interceptions by Carson Palmer for
Winter storm warning issued through Wednesday morning for Mahoning Valley
The National Weather Service today issued a winter storm warning for the Mahoning Valley that will
Revenue from bingo in Ohio declines 28 percent
Associated Press COLUMBUS Nonprofit groups in Ohio that benefit from operating bingo games are
FEDERATED CLUBS
wednesday Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will have a holiday celebration at
Mr., Mrs. DeFelice honored at mass for anniversary
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Tony DeFelice of Poland renewed their marriage vows during an anniversary Mass
Ray anniversary is celebrated at Mauthe Park
CAMPBELL Family members and invited guests gathered on Nov. 14 at Mauthe Park in Struthers to
O’Haras mark anniversary by renewing vows
Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Lee O’Hara of Hubbard renewed their marriage vows during a Mass on Nov. 20 at
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY East will meet for a Christmas party at 11:30 a.m. at Stonebridge Restaurant, 1497
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4611 will have its annual Christmas lunch at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mr. Staples on Belmont Avenue
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Twin puts pin on his tale to mom
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Twin puts pin on his tale to mom Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been
Robert Morris defeats YSU
Staff/wire report CORAOPOLIS, Pa. Karon Abraham scored a career-high 26 points as Robert Morris
Water contamination worries surface over shale drilling
Water contamination worries surface over drilling procedure
Objection raised on land deal near V&M
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com GIRARD Former Western Reserve Port Authority member John
Reese powers Mooney victory
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN According to Cardinal Mooney boys basketball coach
Potters outrun Panthers
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In a game of runs, the last flurry by the East
Davis Center’s ‘Holiday Scent-Sations’ offers family fun
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Lovers of the holiday season should look no
Diocese Implementation Plan: Community outreach must be main focus
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If local Catholic parishes wish to continue to exist
Girard bowling coach looks ahead to tourney
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com GIRARD “You might want to call me back in February,”
Warren mission seeks holiday donations
Staff report WARREN The Warren Family Mission is seeking financial donations as well as 50,000
Mt. Union returns to Div. III title game
Associated Press ALLIANCE Matt Piloto wasn’t nervous, even if Mount Union fans were filled with
Struthers family buys home from Habitat for Humanity
By William K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com STRUTHERS Josue and Thamary Rodriguez and their three
Seger leads JFK past Champion
Staff report CHAMPION Robert Seger and his Silver Bullet Band put on their night moves for a
Program studies habits of owls
Staff report Slippery Rock, Pa. Discover why owls’ nocturnal habits, silent flight and ghostly
Valley in store for up to 2 feet of snow this week
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Meteorologists are now predicting that up to 2
Internet search reveals siblings' ties
Janice Budd-Fentress, left, and Christine Kralka-Christmas were united with their long-lost brother, Larry Restivo of Hubbard, center, after Restivo found the women and reconnected through Facebook.
KOVELS || Collectors seek 19th-century tin toys
Because the 19th-century Industrial Revolution resulted in new technology and the creation of a
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & SCHEDULE
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Brookfield 56, Pymatuning Valley 46 Cardinal
men’s top 25 roundup
No. 1 Duke 84, Saint Louis 47 DURHAM, N.C. Nolan Smith scored 15 of his 22 points in the first
YP’s ‘Carol’ passes inspection
By MILAN PAURICH news@vindy.com I hate Christmas. The lousy winter weather that traditionally
R. MORRIS 90 YSU60
R. MORRIS 90 YSU60 Next: YSU vs. Malone, Monday, 7:05 p.m. Inside: Duke rolled while No. 3
Review: Facebook fans will ‘like’ RockMelt browser
By ERIC CARVIN Associated Press NEW YORK There’s a lot to keep track of online. You probably
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. How come the Academy Awards are always televised on
NOTEWORTHY IDEA
KSU grad’s website helps students, gets incubator’s approval By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com
Morrow’s 27 points lead Syracuse past Ohio State
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Quentin Hillsman furrowed his brow as he scanned the Carrier
Business Digest || Repair garage opens
Repair garage opens austintown Alexander’s Diagnostic, a full-service repair garage, has opened
Final results: Kasich defeated Strickland by 2 percentage points
Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican John Kasich defeated Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland by 2
Metro digest || Soldier comfort kits
Soldier comfort kits The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering a gift to send to
From user to useful
Junior League honors local woman who turned her life around By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2010. There are 19 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Auburn QB Newton wins Heisman easily
Associated Press NEW YORK Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy — as if there was any doubt.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Dec. 4
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Port Mortuary” by Patricia Cornwell (Putnam) 2. “The Confession” by John
Pa. inmate convicted in killing of his cellmate
Associated Press INDIANA, Pa. A suburban Philadelphia man faces life in prison without parole
Oakhill case opens this week — at last
Opinion: Many things have been in full swing since about Labor Day. Football, school, “The Apprentice”
Founders were a liberal bunch
Opinion: Founders were a liberal bunch Much has been said about what the intent of the Founding Fathers
Akise Teague | Ursuline
Is there any question which Mahoning Valley player stood tallest on offense this fall?
Cavaliers fall to Rockets
Associated Press HOUSTON Kevin Martin scored 32 of his season-high 40 points in the first half,
Irish Christmas in America shows in area
Staff report Irish Christmas in America’s annual tour will make two stops in the region this week:
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Grease,” 7 p.m.: T-Birds and Pink Ladies roll into town. Powers
The top fall athletes of 2010
One led his team to a state title. Several others also competed at the state tournament in their
P.J. Stickle | CANFIELD
HE WAS A forward/striker who scored 23 goals this season on a Canfield team that shut out all opponents until the last game of September when Mooney scored a goal.
3WW Briggs A
3WW Briggs A Youngstown resident Felicia Briggs, a former drug addict, was one of the three
Elaine Kelley | Lakeview
There’s no question what was the best moment of the season for the Lakeview High volleyball team.
Shed a tear for YSU employees
Opinion: “Just when I thought that I was out, they pull me back in.” — Michael Corleone, in “The
Tax-cut deal raises McConnell’s power
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nearly 200 cartoons hang on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office wall, each
Family, friends eulogize Edwards for her wit, resolve
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Family and friends of Elizabeth Edwards recalled her Saturday as
GEORGE VICTOR VOINOVICH | Through the years
July 15, 1936: Born in Cleveland, oldest of six children 1958: Earned bachelor’s degree, Ohio
Parents fail to realize proper parenting
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Help! Whenever our two adult children, their spouses, and our four school-
Ryan Roush | South Range
A LOT OF runners announce their talent early, dominating races at the middle school level and continuing through high school.
Pens extend streak to 12
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Marc-Andre Fleury made 34 saves to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins
Readers debate lids, germs
Q. I am sick and tired of reading about germs in restaurants or coffee shops. I think this is all
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Game time
Game time Matchup: Cleveland Browns vs. Buffalo Bills When: Sunday; kickoff at 1 p.m. Where:
Area college roundup
MEN Capital 74, Mount Union 70 COLUMBUS Capital erased an eight-point second half deficit
Wayne’s World
Singer Wayne Newton wants to open his house to tourists Associated Press LAS VEGAS Wayne
Accidents drop 3 percent for younger drivers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Transportation officials in Ohio say there were 3 percent fewer
Midshipmen extend winning streak to 9
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Ricky Dobbs sat in a small room deep inside Lincoln Financial
E. LIVERPOOL 65 EAST54
E. LIVERPOOL 65 EAST54 Next: East vs. Beaver Local, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Next: Chaney at East
Skip the spruce
Go tree-free without losing your holiday sparkle By Cindy Dampier Chicago Tribune Like most
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Actor to speak at commencement BINGHAMTON, N.Y. William Baldwin has been invited to
US envoy called Honduran prez rebellious teen
US envoy called Honduran prez rebellious teen Associated Press MEXICO CITY A year before the
Disney on Ice Princesses share the spotlight
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Performing the role of Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” in
Man freed after 23 years on the run
Associated Press CINCINNATI David Ingram was a ghost to the government for more than two
CAMPAIGN FINANCE Post-general election reports
Candidates who ran in the Nov. 2 general election had to file campaign finance reports for activity
Go&Do Sunday
Today Dances Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6-9:30 p.m., Saxon Club, Meridian Road, Austintown;
if you go to Disney On Ice
if you go What: Disney On Ice’s “Princess Wishes” When: Thursday through Dec. 19 (times vary)
CURRENT PRICES of antiques & collectibles
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
YSU Preview
Matchup: YSU (2-5) at Western Michigan (2-6) Tip-off: 2 p.m. at the University Arena. Radio:
As bargainer, Obama is not in LBJ’s class
As bargainer, Obama is not in LBJ’s class McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday New Middletown Village Council, 7 p.m. 10711 Main St. Mahoning Valley Opportunity
Mahoning County courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Jilg47, of 3309 Trappers Trail,
MILESTONES
MILESTONES STATE PATROL Telecommunications Anthony D’Apolito, an Ohio State Highway Patrol
Florida names new coach
Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. Will Muschamp spent 10 years in Gainesville as a kid,
Madoff’s eldest son hangs himself
Madoff’s eldest son hangs himself NEW YORK The eldest son of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff
record reviews
KE$HA Album: “Cannibal” (RCA) Grade: B Where Lady Gaga goes, Ke$ha follows — a less glamorous,
AREA BOWLING SCORES
700s Amron — Bill “Snake” Moxley (739) in Bob’s Auto Service Seniors; Jim Diver (703) in Farmers
Barnum never saw a mutt he couldn’t improve with a designer label
Opinion: Is this a great country, or what? Times change, but ”caveat emptor” remains the same — let the
Blizzard socks Midwest with 20 inches of snow
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A powerful snowstorm socked the upper Midwest on Saturday with as
No mincing words
Opinion: COLUMBUS I’m still not sure whether to scoff at or cheer for outgoing state Rep. Steve Dyer. The
BIRTHS
BIRTHS FORUM HEALTH Northside Medical center Amber Andujar and Heriberto Gonzalez, Youngstown,
ImageMate works with 21 memory-card standards
Did we learn a lesson in the Betamax vs. VHS standards war? Evidently not, since incompatible
Lessons from recession stick
Damaris Urbanek isn’t using credit cards this holiday season. With her husband out of work and
FlashNotes | Fast facts
Launched: December 2009 Who it is: A Youngstown Business Incubator portfolio company, started by
Recyclers sell toxic e-waste overseas
McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. In the soft morning light, the silver-gray mountain of
Hands off the Ohio Turnpike
Editorial: Hands off the Ohio Turnpike The question of privatizing the Ohio Turnpike wasn’t even an issue in
Search for new police chief in Y’town should begin now
Editorial: Youngstown’s top law enforce- ment officer, Jimmy Hughes, stands to pocket a half-million dollars
After recall, sales of eggs rebound
Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Sales of eggs have rebounded after a sharp drop in the weeks
Limelight | Awards, achievements
The Mahoning Trumbull Academy of Trial Lawyers has elected its officers for 2011. Attorney Timothy
Voinovich exits public life with fear for US
By Joe Hallett, Jack Torry and Jonathan Riskind Columbus Dispatch CLEVELAND The modest two-
COLLEGE FOOTBALL | FCS games
Villanova 42, Appalachian State 24 BOONE, N.C. Receiver Matt Szczur rushed for two touchdowns,
Steelers wary of bad-record teams
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers know all too well how difficult these
Bills brace for snow, Browns’ Hillis
Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Bills defensive end Chris Kelsay doesn’t need a
Big ten roundup
No. 7 Michigan State 77, Oakland 76 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Kalin Lucas scored 25 points to help
Tori Koch | Fitch
THE LEADING scorer for the Falcons girls soccer team, Koch first played soccer began when she was a first grader.
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