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2nd annual North Side holiday tour Monday
The second annual Festival of Lights and Holiday Decorations Tour on the city’s North Side will be Monday.
House passes bill to help Delphi salaried retirees
The House has approved legislation that would help Delphi salaried retirees with their health care costs for another 18 months.
Home burglarized second time this week
One item of men’s jewelry was taken from the Breaden Street home of a 59-year-old man on Friday — the second time the home has been broken into in the past two weeks and the fourth time this year.
North River Road opened after gas line rupture
HOWLAND A portion of North River Road just west of Niles Cortland Road was closed between 10:30
Last man involved in 2007 murder gets 10-year prison term
Last man involved in 2007 murder gets 10-year prison term
Scaffolding removed from front of Mahoning County Courthouse
Scaffolding removed from front of Mahoning County Courthouse
Attorney: Mose Jefferson has cancer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A defense attorney says a convicted New Orleans political operative serving a
Iowa GOP lawmakers vow to try to oust 4 justices
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Several Republican state lawmakers say they will try to impeach four Iowa
Knights of Columbus previously sued for sex abuse
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — An attorney for the Knights of Columbus says the organization settled two
Korean exchange student dies after LA school fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 17-year-old South Korean student in Los Angeles was arrested after fighting
Bears orphaned after fatal attack make debut
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Three orphaned grizzly bears that took part in a fatal rampage this summer
Stringent medical marijuana rules proposed in AZ
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona regulators have posted preliminary rules for users and sellers of medical
Neb. judge tosses illegal immigrant tuition suit
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska judge on Friday threw out a lawsuit challenging a state law that
Shot-up prop car causes brief Philadelphia scare
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police officers in downtown Philadelphia who came across a shot-up car with
Divers search for missing illegal immigrants in AZ
GILA BEND, Ariz. (AP) — Divers are searching for two, young illegal immigrants who are missing after
LAPD deluged with calls in ‘Grim Sleeper’ case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators received hundreds of calls after releasing photographs of women
Ex-House lawyer gets prison term in Pa. corruption case
Ex-House lawyer gets prison term in Pa. corruption case
Arizona sues BofA for alleged mortgage fraud
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona is filing a civil lawsuit against Bank of America Corp. alleging the company
Coyote rescued from slab of ice in Lake Michigan
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago firefighters have rescued a coyote that had become trapped on a slab of ice
Post office preparing for busiest day of the year — Monday
Post office preparing for busiest day of the year
Children’s center plans May opening
Oh Wow! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology will open to the
City’s North Side holiday lights tour is Monday
The 2nd annual Festival of Lights and Holiday Decorations Tour on Youngstown’s North Side will be
Students have breakfast with Santa
Market Street Elementary students and their families had breakfast with Santa on Saturday. The
Farmers employees give back to community
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Farmers National Bank employees enjoy seasonal cheer at their
Phantom squirts tie Cambria 2-2
The Phantom Squirts hockey team tied 2-2 at home against the Cambria Warriors Dec. 5. The Phantoms
Riding in style
Poland North Elementary students were treated to lunch at the Olive Garden and traveled in style in a black Excursion stretch limousine.
Phantom squirts tie Cambria 2-2
The Phantom Squirts hockey team tied 2-2 at home against the Cambria Warriors Dec. 5. The Phantoms
Middle school wrestlers fare well at dual tourney
The Poland Middle School wrestling team started the season off right with a 4–1 record at the
Four varsity wrestlers finish in top 10
The Poland varsity wrestling team competed at the Riverside Rumble last weekend, with several
Union students learn about the violin
Union Elementary students listened to the sounds of the Youngstown Symphony String Quartet Dec. 1
Lab scans bones that may belong to Amelia Earhart
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Three bone fragments found on a South Pacific island could help prove that
Tax bill won't help those who have used up jobless aid
Tax bill won't help those who have used up jobless aid
Pa. man charged with teaching children 'sex games'
Pa. man charged with teaching children 'sex games'
Obama reads his children’s book to 2nd graders
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama has turned up at a Virginia elementary school to read
Survey: Parents start to see Internet, TV the same
Survey: Parents start to see Internet, TV the same
Ohio eases process of obtaining birth certificates
Ohio eases process of obtaining birth certificates
Mexican government drone crashes in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Aviation officials in the United States are investigating a Mexican government
Stocks mixed after hitting two-year highs
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is opening quietly a day after major indexes hit two-year highs. No
Water main breaks close Pittsburgh-area road, mall
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two water main breaks have closed a two-mile stretch of a major business artery
Food giveaway at New Bether Baptist Church Saturday
The Christmas on Hillman food giveaway will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church
Former Blackwater bought by investment group
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An investment group with ties to the founder of the company formerly known as
Suspect in beating withdraws guilty plea
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh man accused of brutally beating three people at a house party last
Charges to be filed in hunter’s death
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors say they plan to charge a suburban Philadelphia lawyer in the
Ex-cop blames alleged victim in sex case
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The former head of a police department’s special victims unit says the woman
Christina Lewis | Kyle Ziegler
CLEVELAND Christina Marie Lewis and Kyle Richard Ziegler were married Oct. 23 at St. Francis de
Margaret Lamping | Louis Garland
POLAND The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28 in the presence of the Rev. J.
Molly Dubinsky | Jeffrey Piper
CANFIELD Molly Dubinsky and Jeffrey Piper, both of Austintown, were united in marriage at 4 p.m.
Shelby Yannerella | Gary Ball Jr.
BOARDMAN Gary Ball Jr. and his bride, the former Shelby Yannerella, honeymooned during a
Rachel Marafiote | Jacob Rafeedie
YOUNGSTOWN Rachel Marafiote, a daughter of John and Kathi Marafiote of Youngstown, and Jacob
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLASSES South High School January and June classes of 1953 will meet Tuesday at Johnny’s
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Family members have cut them off
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: How do you deal with people who simply delete their
Charity event set by Hope Foundation
Charity event set by Hope Foundation YOUNGSTOWN The Hope Foundation of Mahoning Valley will
HELOISE: If selling a home, keep it clean
Dear Readers: When selling your home in today’s market, it’s very important to have your house in
House passes tax bill tonight
The House has given final approval to a bipartisan bill that will avoid a scheduled rise in income taxes for millions on Jan. 1.
Community steps up to help family of single dad killed on South Side
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. and ED RUNYAN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The South Side store where a
Falls holds off Hubbard rally
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS An 18-2 run in the middle of Thursday’s game gave
Suit seeks to nix 67,000 arrest warrants
Cabaret owner claims constitutional violation By Elise Franco and John W. GOODWIN JR.
Penguins scare Wolfpack, then fall
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina State couldn’t seem to get started until C.J.
County to pay Oakhill tax bill
Liabilities total $565K By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County
Akron stops Penguins at home
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown It’s been a long December for the Youngstown
4th-grader’s safety poster wins statewide contest
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com poland A fourth-grade student’s poster about radon — a
Div. III powers meet again
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com ALLIANCE There are many college football rivalries that have been
Students play secret Santa to troops in Afghanistan
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Troops based out of Vienna have secret Santas
Feller’s legacy
Indians ace blazed his way to Hall of Fame Associated Press VAN METER, Iowa Bob Feller was a
Ryan’s Appropriations Committee seat in danger
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though a decision is not final, it appears
Niles board tables coach hiring decisions
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A decision on whether to rehire Niles McKinley head
Columbiana Co. officials plan new government building
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Columbiana County commissioners expect to
Valley violent-crimes unit makes presence known
Law-enforcement officials approach a vacant house on Southern Boulevard they used as a training location and to show police presence in the neighborhood on Youngstown’s South Side.
Go & Do
TODAY dances Christmas dance party with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 7 to 11 p.m., Sharon VFW, 349
Unfunny ‘Yogi Bear’ is just unbearable
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Yogi always was “smarter than the average bear.” But parents and
Pharmacist faces tax charges
Associated Press COLUMBUS A pharmacist facing nearly 200 counts of illegally disbursing
Prep Sports at a glance
THURSDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Badger 58, Ledgemont 48 Champion 69, Beaver Local
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
FCS: Stephen F. Austin quarterback Jeremy Moses helped transform a program that went 0-11 in his
There’s been ample time to deliberate new START treaty
Editorial: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is pushing the Senate to move forward on several major
Debt will hit young Americans
Opinion: By William Beach and Dustin Siggins Heritage Foundation President Obama’s debt commission has
Guard who shot gunman back to work as Santa
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The security chief with the white beard and hair credited
Dems drop $1.3 trillion bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats controlling the Senate abandoned on Thursday a huge
What’s in the trust fund?
Opinion: What’s in the trust fund? Kansas City Star: Some defenders of Social Security are mistakenly
Man, 19, in custody in shooting, chase
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 19-year-old city man is in Mahoning
Mahoning County courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Herman Clark, 39, of 1764 Gertrude Place, Youngstown,
Commerce report calls for ‘privacy bill of rights’
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Commerce Department is calling for the creation of a “privacy
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2010. There are 14 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Oklahoma executes inmate using new drug combination
Associated Press MCALESTER, Okla. Oklahoma officials executed a convicted murderer Thursday
Metro Digest || No plea entered
No plea entered LISBON Miranda Todd, 23, did not enter a plea Thursday in Columbiana County
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A grand jury Thursday handed up indictments against these people on these charges: Daniel Farah,
Reports lead to optimism for ’11
Associated Press WASHINGTON Buoyed by a string of hopeful government reports on layoffs,
Daytona surface could wreak havoc
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The Daytona 500 could have higher speeds, wilder races and
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Liberty Assembly of God, 6779 Belmont Ave., will provide a free community
birthdays
birthdays Actor George Lindsey (“The Andy Griffith Show,” “Mayberry R.F.D.”) is 75. Singer-actor
Final hurdle for tax measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Acting with uncommon speed, Congress moved toward final passage
‘How Do You Know’ a sweet nothing
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Too cute, too star-studded and entirely too long, “How Do You
newsmakers
newsmakers Film director Blake Edwards dies LOS ANGELES Blake Edwards, the director and writer
Nation & World Digest
Military leaders defend arms pact WASHINGTON U.S. military leaders dismissed Republican claims
Mayoral smack shocking
Opinion: It’s rare to hear Youngs-town Mayor Jay Williams publicly insult someone. It’s almost jaw-dropping
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
What happened to middle class?
Opinion: What happened to middle class? The redistribution of wealth from the middle class to the extreme
Eddys get OK to open Fiat store
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The Austintown Zoning Board of Appeals approved a
Metro digest || School rezoned for incubator
School rezoning AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Planning Commission approved the rezoning of the
Recession may be averted
Opinion: First impression: Whew. The compromise between President Obama and the Republican leadership removes
12 non-profits receive Ronald McDonald House Charities grants
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania has awarded $53,500 in
Brunner plans to remain active
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Outgoing Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner said
Prep Girls Basketball Scores
East 58, Youngstown Christian 27 YOUNGSTOWN Lesa Oliver scored 32 points with 10 rebounds and
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Heather Wilkinson and James Bennett, Youngstown,
college basketball roundup
MEN’S TOP 25 No. 13 Missouri 81, Oral Roberts 62 COLUMBIA, MO. Laurence Bowers scored 17
nba roundup
Celtics 102, Hawks 90 BOSTON Kevin Garnett had 17 points and 13 rebounds — one of three Boston
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v”Miracle on Easy Street,” 8 p.m.: A large cast of singers, dancers
Business Digest
Merger approved akron Utility companies First-Energy Corp. and Allegheny Energy Inc. said
Trumbull raises hotel/motel tax by 1 percent
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners increased the amount of the
oddly enough
oddly enough Donors replace torched Birmingham Christmas tree BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Donors have
Expansion trip under way
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms are hoping to convert the lessons learned from
Chargers alive; 49ers gasping
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Vincent Jackson had a career-high three touchdown catches, Philip
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.42 .38 Avalon
Watch teen drivers
Opinion: By Juleyka Lantigua-Williams McClatchy-Tribune This holiday season, parents must be especially
Woods saga voted story of year
Associated Press NEW YORK Tiger Woods’ humbling return to the public eye, from his televised
NHL roundup
Rangers 4, Coyotes 3, SO NEW YORK Rangers rookie Derek Stepan scored the tying goal late in
Mangini selects McCoy to start again
Associated Press BEREA Colt McCoy barely blinked as he tried to insist that it was just another
Linebacker U looks to bounce back
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Linebacker U. didn’t live up to its lofty standards this
Polamalu plays provide lessons
Associated Press PITTSBURGH OK, so Troy Polamalu isn’t perfect. Polamalu’s 45-yard
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