43
Vindy.com for December 19, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published December 19, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jets hold off Steelers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mark Sanchez stood up to the pressure created by the Steelers’
Dozens turn out to witness live nativity
austintown About 100 visitors came and went during a live nativity display this afternoon in front
Some Austintown students opt for alternative program
austintown School wasn’t moving fast enough for Nate Masterson. The Fitch High School sophomore
Salvation Army needs jingle in the kettles
YOUNGSTOWN When you’re out and about this week and pass a Salvation Army bell ringer next to a red
OSU women lose to UConn 81-50
Associated Press NEW YORK Connecticut won its 88th straight game to match the record set by the
Bengals beat Browns 19-17
Associated Press CINCINNATI Cedric Benson ran for a season-high 150 yards and a touchdown, and
Amanda Buzzacco | John Armeni
YOUNGSTOWN Amanda Buzzacco of Girard, daughter of Neil and Fran Buzzacco of Youngstown, and John
Catherine Serenko | Thomas Ruminski
NEW MIDDLETOWN The Rev. Nicholas Shori officiated as Catherine Serenko and Thomas Ruminski, both
Alise Weaver | Wayne Jordan
CAMPBELL Shiloh Baptist Church was the setting at 3 p.m. Oct. 30 for the wedding of Alise Kelly
Michelle Agne | Benjamin Dickstein
TIPP CITY, Ohio The wedding of Michelle Agne and Benjamin Dickstein took place Aug. 14 at the
Pernottos’ party marks 50th year of marriage
AUSTINTOWN Blue Wolf Banquet Center in Youngstown was the site of a surprise celebration Dec. 12
Reception honors Pennys for their 60th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Penny of Austintown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec.
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64 will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Poland masonic Building with Karen Bush,
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4339, which canceled its Christmas party on Dec. 14 due to the weather, has rescheduled the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: His ex moved on — and quickly
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am recently divorced and readily admit that I
Bridal show planned at Scottish Rite site
Bridal show planned at Scottish Rite site NEW CASTLE, PA. For those planning a wedding, a bridal
Young area visual, performing artists showcased at mall gallery
Young artists filled the Eastwood Expo Center with music, dance and visual arts.
Mount Union falls in final
Associated Press SALEM, Va. Levell Coppage burst through the line, saw all green in front of him
Some holiday-job hunters find year-round gift
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com boardman After months of job searching, Kendall Johnson, a 20
Northwestern’s Vince Browne excels on, off the field
Northwestern’s Vince Browne excels on, off the field By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In the
Glenwood turns 50
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com boardman In the 1950s, maple trees lined Market Street,
McKinley defense too much for Spartans
headlinej By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Boardman Amanda Volosin said she was a little
Artists present holiday showcase at Expo Center
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com NILES Young artists filled the Eastwood Expo Center
Christmas ideas for young bowlers
With Santa’s visit not far away, it’s time for parents to get on the ball and buy the kiddies a set
Big-thinking Ursuline beats rival Mooney
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After losing in the regional semifinals to
Food bank plans Christmas dinner
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dozens of families, friends, volunteers
Blue Knights brighten season
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Life hasn’t been easy lately for Mary Ann Esposito of
Fitch pulls away in 2nd half to knock off Poland
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Exactly one year ago Saturday, Austintown Fitch
Coat giveaway leaves 3,000 a bit warmer
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com HOWLAND Thousands will be kept warm after visiting a
Special Olympics to sponsor Polar Plunge at Mosquito Lake
Staff report CORTLAND Special Olympics Ohio will have a Polar Plunge on Jan. 22 at Mosquito
A mother’s pursuit of her son’s killer
April Jackson, whose son Ashten Jackson, 17, was found shot to death in May 2009, says the situation has strengthened her family's ties, but has devastated her mother and father.
Chaney turns back Collinwood
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Zatonia Yancey had 15 points and seven rebounds and Chmicka Kennedy
Europe hit by snow, cold
Associated Press LONDON Blizzards and temperatures below freezing shut down runways, train
Business counseling
Business counseling youngstown The local chapter of the SCORE Association offers free and
men’s top 25
No. 3 Kansas 70, USC 68 LAWRENCE, KAN. Josh Selby made his long-awaited collegiate debut one to
Economic realities hit home for sheriff’s employees, CSB
Editorial: With layoffs looming in the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department, and with the county commissioners
record reviews
R. KELLY Album: “Love Letter” Grade: A- If R. Kelly’s last album, “Untitled,” was all about
Delaware in FCS title game
Associated Press NEWARK, Del. When Pat Devlin left Penn State for Delaware two years ago, this
boys basketball roundup
Boardman 59, Howland 57 HOWLAND Dave DiBernardi had a game-high 24 points to lead the Spartans.
Phantoms lose fourth straight
Staff report MUSKEGON, MICH. Charlie Taft scored two goals and the Muskegon Lumberjacks held
App lets you snap pic to see game content
App lets you snap pic to see game content NEW YORK Video games come with ratings similar to
Cavs beat Knicks in OT
Associated Press CLEVELAND Mo Williams scored 23 points, including the tying basket late in
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Dec. 11
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Dead or Alive” by Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood (Putnam) 2. “The
Santa Claus collectibles in demand
Santa Claus hasn’t always been a fat, jolly man with a beard and a red coat. He hasn’t even
OSU women take on UConn
Associated Press STORRS, Conn. Maya Moore was embarrassed to admit it: She didn’t know much
holly facts
holly facts The use of holly as a symbolic winter decoration goes back in history to the Celtic
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
Kentucky ponders deer hunts at parks to raise revenue
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. Political leaders in cash-strapped Kentucky are proposing
Sullinger’s 30 leads OSU
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s far too soon to compare the current Ohio State team with the
Oprah ready to launch her OWN network on cable
Oprah ready to launch her OWN network By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK As her
Reality will be The Great Awakener for teen
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our 16-year-old son is talking of going to a local community college after
Getting enough omega-3 fatty acids
Q. Fish oil makes me vomit. I am aware of the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but I am at a total
What’s in a name? A lot
Opinion: If there were an international award for the worst marketing idea of the year, it would go to the
The new and thoroughly underwhelming romantic comedy “How Do You Know” in no way makes
The new and thoroughly underwhelming romantic comedy “How Do You Know” in no way makes the best use
prep sports at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Boardman 59, Howland 57 Massillon 66, Canfield 49
UPDATED TUESDAY: Help make Christmas for 2 boys
Opinion: “Coooool hair ...” That’s how Christopher Weston, 12, greeted me Friday when I went to meet him
christmas books | 5 great picks
If the cold weather hasn’t put you in a holiday mood, these books surely will. “The Snow Globe” by
Heavenly holly
By Norman Winter McClatchy Newspapers Recently while doing a little Christmas shopping, I was
Discussion group to meet, address safety of cosmetics
Staff report BOARDMAN Lissa Bell, an advocate for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, will initiate
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2010. There are 12 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Iraqi Christians flee to escape bloodbath
Associated Press IRBIL, Iraq They saw their brethren murdered during Mass and then were bombed
Cash-strapped charities hope taxpayers prove to be generous
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohioans won’t be forced to pay higher taxes if Republican Gov.-elect
Founders didn’t look left and right
Opinion: Founders didn’t look left and right Last Sunday’s letter writ- er confuses our “Founding Fathers”
Policy on gays revoked
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The Senate voted 65-31 Saturday to end the Pentagon’s “don’t
Go&Do Sunday
TOday dances Dance party with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6 to 9:30 p.m., Saxon Club, Meridian
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. After patiently waiting months for the return of “At
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Liberty school board, public caucus, 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, community
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Employee of the year CCA’s Northeast Ohio Correctional Center in Youngstown
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
UN to discuss Korea situation
UN to discuss Korea situation YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea Military maneuvers planned by South
Pakistan agency denies outing CIA’s top spy
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s main spy agency denied Saturday it had unmasked the CIA’s
Dems choose political battle
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the year-end tax debate of 2010, President Barack Obama got the
GOP blocks youths’ Dream Act
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans on Saturday doomed an effort that would have
Many celebrate repeal of ‘don’t ask’
Associated Press NEW YORK Word that the world’s largest military power will allow gays and
Credit-protection products offer few upsides
It’s no surprise that credit-card companies have used the economic downturn to sell more credit-
Missing boy found; man in custody
Staff report BAZETTA Township police arrested 56-year-old Charles Walker after authorities in
‘President’s House’
Permanent installation opens in Philadelphia Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A new outdoor
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Turners have 3rd child NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country singer Josh Turner and his wife are
Frugal parents try toy swaps online
Associated Press NEW YORK Stephanie Edwards-Musa finished her Christmas shopping early this
Businessman granted clemency after 11 years
Associated Press ORIENT, Ohio A former Ohio businessman was released early from prison this week
Enjoy some holiday games for your Mac
As the holidays approach and go by, I find myself at the end of this year’s series of columns in
Redefining a calamity
Editorial: Redefining a calamity Getting four to six inches of snow in Ohio during the winter isn’t
CAREER PATHS
Health care Austintown native Perry Pogany has been named vice president of account management for
Natural PERFECTION?
To purists’ dismay, winemakers introduce cheaper, artificial ice wines Associated Press PRAIRIE
Limelight Awards and achievements
J.D. Byrider, a national used car and finance company, has awarded Rob Palmer its Franchise of the
New casinos bet on Vegas recovery
Los Angeles Times LAS VEGAS Where Harmon Avenue slices through this town’s incandescent Strip,
METRO DIGEST | Dollars for kettles
Dollars for kettles YOUNGSTOWN The Salvation Army says a late start has put the organization
DRAFT/ VENEROSE CHRONOLOGY
Graduates from Struthers High School, 1988. Put on two years’ probation in October 1992 after
How to vanquish Outlook anonymity
Q. We use Microsoft Outlook for our e-mail and somehow we have managed to lose the sender’s name on
Steelers set to go after stumbling Jets today
Associated Press PITTSBURGH For the New York Jets, the 45-3 loss to the New England Patriots was
Joy of Christmas
Opinion: The intersection of sectarian and secular is crowded with dented fenders and smashed bumpers. At no
Michael Spiech recognized by PING
Michael Spiech recognized by PING Phoenix, Arizona Michael Spiech of Tippecanoe Country Club has
Browns’ McCoy back in lineup
Associated Press CINCINNATI Walking off the field in Cleveland last Oct. 3, the Bengals were
Photos
