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Winter Solstice Walk canceled at Ford Nature Center
Youngstown Tuesday’s Winter Solstice Walk at Ford Nature Center is cancelled. The event, which
Eclipse hours away
Since the eclipse coincides with winter solstice, the moon will appear high in the sky, the AP reports.
Penn Power working to fix outage in Enon Valley, Pa. area
Penn Power working to fix outage in Enon Valley, Pa., area
Youth in bat assault case released from custody
WARREN Jovan Daniel, 15, one of three youths charged in connection with a videotaped baseball-bat
Gunfire follows attempted marijuana purchase
YOUNGSTOWN The attempted purchase of marijuana on the South Side lands one man in the hospital
Youngstown’s next 4th Ward council member to be chosen
The next Youngstown City Council’s 4th Ward member will be selected Tuesday from among three
Holly Stevens | Steven Kongmuang
YOUNGSTOWN The wedding of Holly Stevens and Steven Kongmuang, both of Chicago, took place at 2
Colleen Vadia | Rhys Harter
DAWSONVILLE, GA. Rhys Caldwell Harter and Colleen Marie Vadia exchanged wedding vows at 6 p.m.
Lindsay McMath | Nicholas Campbell
BERLIN CENTER Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic was the honeymoon destination of Nicholas Ward
Jessica Greene | Glenn Gault
HUBBARD Glenn Arlie Gault and his bride, the former Jessica Dyan Greene honeymooned on the
HELOISE: Vinegar cleans shower heads
Dear Readers: There is an inexpensive and easy way to clean shower heads using one of my favorite
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sister’s mental illness is tough
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 30-year-old sister is mentally ill and lives with
Online, on course: Austintown district’s new program gives students an alternative
School wasn’t moving fast enough for Nate Masterson. The Fitch High School sophomore enrolled in the new alternative-school program so he could learn at his own pace.
Church members portray birth of Christ
About 100 visitors came and went during a live Nativity display Sunday afternoon in front of St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Austintown.
Valley schoolchildren learn diversity this holiday season
The Christmas stockings decorating Kathy Wetzl’s third-grade classroom saw a rare juxtaposition last week as students learned about Hanukkah.
Rescue Mission’s decor conveys sense of hope
The intricately decorated Christmas tree, fireplace and counters in the lobby are meant to welcome clients and visitors to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley.
Trumbull to receive funding for drug treatment
The Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board will receive $118,166 in new funding.
Loss of loved ones can make holidays difficult
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com niles For some, Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas,” is
Buckeyes impressed by Arkansas quarterback Mallett
The more Jermale Hines watches video of Arkansas and its quarterback Ryan Mallett, the more the safety likes what he sees as Ohio State prepares its opponent in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 4.
Menu includes helping needy
Cafeteria workers at Austintown Middle School don’t want to exchange gifts anymore — but not because they don’t like one another.
MIXED RESULTS: Steelers lose but clinch playoffs
Mark Sanchez promised his Jets teammates he wasn’t losing this one.
Browns look awful in loss to Bengals
Asked to explain the Browns’ inconsistent play against the NFL dregs, rookie quarterback Colt McCoy said: “I’m new to this, too. I’ve never been in this position.”
Salvation Army hopes for more jingle in the kettles
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When you’re out and about this week and pass a
Former player meets family of girl killed by hockey puck
The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS An endless stream of faces passed by Jody Naudascher at her
UConn drops OSU for 88th straight win
The national spotlight that the Ohio State women’s basketball team craved turned into a trip to the sun on Sunday in Madison Square Garden.
Bernard Hopkins fights to draw with Pascal
Bernard Hopkins missed a chance to become the oldest boxer to hold a major world title, fighting to a majority draw with Canadian Jean Pascal on Saturday night.
New bridge set to span Ohio river
Associated Press COVINGTON, Ky. Plans for a $2.3 billion new bridge over the Ohio River between
Attorney is charged in death of hunter
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A lawyer once cited for shooting a pheasant hunter reported
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Shoppers crowd malls in holiday countdown
Shoppers came out in droves on the last weekend before Christmas, tackling their gift lists and driving traffic up at malls across the country.
Trumbull County court filings
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob S. Griner, 21, of 440 Indiana Ave., Niles, and
Full lunar eclipse comes tonight
Associated Press LOS ANGELES ’Twill be nights before Christmas and high overhead, the moon will
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2010. There are 11 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Jobless relieved benefits were extended
Associated Press CLEVELAND Kimberly Smith holds up the piece of paper that is the only thing
Lost opportunity for Congress to improve mine safety
Opinion: Lost opportunity for Congress to improve mine safety Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette: When Republicans
NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS DIGEST: Pipeline blast ruins Mexican city; 27 die
Pipeline blast ruins Mexican city; 27 die; Residents ordered to take shelter; Opposition leaders arrested in Belarus; Heavy rain raises fears of mudslides
As owners cut costs, jobs lose
Opinion: As owners cut costs, jobs lose Much is being said today about jobs or rather lack of jobs. There
Gawker hacking points up password weakness
The fallout from a hacking attack on Gawker Media Inc. a week ago underscores a basic security risk of living more of our lives online.
Troy routs Ohio in New Orleans Bowl
Corey Robinson punctuated a formidable freshman season by helping Troy rewrite the New Orleans Bowl record books.
Arenas eager to start over with Orlando
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Gilbert Arenas was so eager to leave Washington he didn’t even
Plans for Corbett appear low-key
In the modern history of gubernatorial inaugurations in Pennsylvania, Mark Schweiker set a standard for low-key that even fiscally conservative Gov.-elect Tom Corbett is certain to exceed.
American tourist stabbed to death in Israeli forest
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israeli police discovered the body of an American woman, hands bound
Census count could complicate 2012 Obama bid
Associated Press WASHINGTON The 2010 census report coming out Tuesday will include a boatload
Neil Diamond goes back to basics with covers CD
By NATALIE ROTMAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES Neil Diamond recorded his latest album,
ODDLY ENOUGH: Shot-up car prop causes scare in Philly
Shot-up car prop causes scare in Philly; Contractor to replace misspelled road signs
FEC filings: $19M spent on W.Va.’s US Senate race
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Sen Joe Manchin and Republican John Raese reported
bereavement ministry Healing through ritual
The Bereavement Ministry at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles, addressed loss
Coens show grit in remaking film
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES If there were a Hollywood Remakes 101 college
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Royals trade former Cy Young winner Greinke to Milwaukee
Associated Press MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Brewers are going all in for 2011, acquiring former Cy
NEWSMAKERS: Snow in Paris cancels Lady Gaga concert
PARIS Lady Gaga iSnow in Paris cancels; ‘Tron: Legacy’ at No. 1 with $43.6M debut
McConnell to vote no on treaty
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate’s Republican leader said Sunday he would oppose a
Video game review: 'Disney Epic Mickey"
Grade: B Details: for the Wii; $49.99 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit has the
Hashish regains hold in Afghanistan
Opinion: By Abdul Latif Sahak Institute for War & Peace Reporting MARAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan A smile
New Asian carp study could delay action until it’s too late
Editorial: On its face, President Barack Obama’s 2011 battle plan to keep the Asian carp from invading the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.21 —.19 Avalon
Judging is a balancing act
Opinion: WASHINGTON I’m hoping for the moment when a federal judge picked by a Democratic president strikes
BUSINESS DIGEST: Ford minivan has hands-free liftgate
Ford minivan has hands-free liftgate WAYNE, Mich. Ford Motor Co.’s new C-Max small minivan will
Premise of No Labels is fantasy
Opinion: WASHINGTON As the new political group No Labels convened in Manhattan, a judge was issuing a
Pakistan poses challenge for US
Opinion: ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Will Pakistani assistance to Afghan militants doom America’s efforts in