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Stories published December 22, 2010
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Theft at Brownlee Woods library branch
Police are trying to determine who broke into the Brownlee Woods Branch of the Youngstown and Mahoning County Public Library on Wednesday.
Ohio State football team investigated
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State is investigating allegations that several football players
Mahoning courthouse front doors reopen for Thursday's caroling
The front doors to the Mahoning County Courthouse on Market Street are swinging open again, just in time for the annual Christmas carol sing-along at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Woman shot in North Side driveway
Police are investigating a reported shooting on the city’s North Side.
Cavs lose to Hawks
Associated Press ATLANTA Joe Johnson scored 23 points in his best game since his return from
Health-care package for Struthers workers approved
Health-care package for Struthers workers approved
Mahoning commissioners expected to name Bob Bush new JFS director
Mahoning commissioners expected to name Bob Bush new JFS director
Obama notes 'season of progress' after arms treaty ratified today
President Barack Obama celebrated a bipartisan "season of progress" today at a year-end news conference marking an up-and-down second year in office that blended a thrashing at the polls, slow progress on the economy and late victories in Congress.
U.S. Rep.-elect Bill Johnson plans to leave Mahoning Co.
U.S. Rep.-elect Bill Johnson plans to leave Mahoning Co.
Youngstown man charged with dragging cop arraigned today
Youngstown man charged with dragging cop arraigned today
Judge issues order to close down suspected North Side drug house
Judge issues order to close down suspected North Side drug house
Ohio officials not rushing to spread 70 mph speed limit
Ohio officials not rushing to spread 70 mph speed limit
Reward increased for information in rape case
Canfield City police are increasing the reward money in a 10-year-old rape case with the hope that
Ohio high court says diversion of tobacco funds OK
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that lawmakers didn’t violate the
Kwanzaa celebrations planned through Jan. 1
YOUNGSTOWN The Harambee Coalition invites the public to celebrate Kwanzaa, the African-American
Young Scholars program meets with new superintendent
Youngstown The Ohio State University Young Scholars Program of Youngstown had its first meeting
Mayor’s Community Celebration is Jan. 8
Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and his wife, Sonja, will host the Mayor’s Community Celebration at 6
4th-graders send letters to troops
Fourth-graders in Laurie McEwan’s class at Taft Elementary School wanted U.S. Marines serving in Afghanistan to be safe and to know that people at home are thinking about them.
Beaver park reservations open Jan. 2
The Beaver Township Park Board will begin accepting applications for pavilion reservations Jan. 2 for township residents and Feb. 1 for nonresidents.
Free powerful door locks available to Youngstown senior citizens
Beginning next month, hundreds of older city residents likely will feel safer in their homes, thanks to a program to buy door locks for them.
J plans speaker on black studies
J plans speaker on black studies YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Jewish Community Center will host
Mended Hearts installs new president, Joe Clark
CANFIELD Mended Hearts Chapter 7 installed Joe Clark as president during the group’s annual
HELOISE: Make hot chocolate recipe for holidays
Dear Heloise: Please print the Heloise homemade hot chocolate recipe again. I wanted to make it for
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Back from war, ‘Bill’ has problems
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband, “Bill,” and I have been married for
Police: Hubbard girl raped by acquaintance
Police reported that a 13-year-old girl from Hubbard Township was raped in November by an acquaintance.
Struthers wrestling with health care hikes for workers
The city’s cost-containment committee is wrestling with how to pay for a 6.9 percent increase in health-care benefits.
MVSD: Raise water rates
The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District is seeking water-rate increases in the second and third years of a three-year plan.
Kent overpowers Penguins down the stretch
The Youngstown State men’s basketball team battled Kent State tough for the first 30 minutes, then fell apart down the stretch en route to a 71-58 loss Tuesday night at the M.A.C. Center.
Valley’s 10.8% jobless rate puts squeeze on relief agencies
As unemployment continues to hover just under 11 percent, local charities are stretching resources to meet the needs of a growing number of people asking for help this holiday season.
Poland defeats Hubbard in thriller
In a seesaw battle with an outcome that remained in doubt until the final buzzer sounded, Poland beat Hubbard 66-61 Tuesday night.
New Census figures mean less political clout for Ohio, Valley
With Ohio losing two congressional districts in 2012 major changes to the Mahoning Valley’s districts are likely.
Spartan rotation earns a victory
The Spartans defeated the Panthers, 61-40 Tuesday at the Spartan Gymnasium.
First black female federal judge in Ohio to serve in Youngstown
It was somewhat of a struggle, but the U.S. Senate confirmed Benita Y. Pearson as a federal district-court judge based in Youngstown.
Mooney’s Reese gives team spark in win
Cardinal Mooney High built a 40-29 halftime lead on the way to a 61-51 victory Tuesday night over East Palestine.
Clutch shooting leads Salem to frantic win
The Quakers and Cardinals battled through 21 lead changes and six ties before Salem pulled out a 61-57 victory in a game that wasn’t decided until less than one second remained.
3 face charges in chain-snatching outside Covelli
Three men face multiple felony charges for alleged crimes that include snatching an $800 gold chain from the neck of a 14-year-old boy at a basketball game.
Tigers top YCS on 3 by Rogers
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN Ron Rogers scored 17 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer
Program provides locks for seniors
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Beginning next month, hundreds of older city
Store where clerk was killed reopens
The South Side store where a 44-year-old clerk was killed early last week reopened Tuesday morning with added precautions.
Oakhill files to remain closed
Judge cites Vindy impact on seating an impartial jury ‘intense coverage’ as threat to partiality
The best job
Santa representative Howard Huffman loads gifts into his bag at his home in Hubbard. Huffman had his suit specially made to fill the role of one of Santa’s official helpers.
Students send holiday greetings to troops
Fourth-graders in Laurie McEwan’s class at Taft Elementary School wanted U.S. Marines serving in Afghanistan to be safe and to know that people at home are thinking about them.
Penguins succeeding with Malkin healthy
The Pittsburgh Penguins finished up a 12-game winning streak only last week, yet they might be a better team now than they were then.
Two inmates attack two guards at prison
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG Two corrections officers at the Trumbull
Ray chosen as 4th Ward councilman
Michael Ray, a marketing and customer-service coordinator for an electric utilities company, is the city’s new 4th Ward councilman.
Man pleads guilty to murder
Staff report WARREN A Warren man has pleaded guilty to two counts of murder with gun
Forum Health owner faces strike at Pa. hospital
Staff report wilkes-barre, pa. Community Health Systems, the new owner of Forum Health, will
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2010. There are 9 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Census shows growth slows, GOP to gain
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican-leaning states will gain at least a half dozen House
Mahoning County court filings
Marriage licenses Christopher M. Fusco, 44, of Canfield, and Denise L. Broll, 40, of Canfield.
NEWSMAKERS: ‘Spider-Man’ stunt double falls to stage
‘Spider-Man’ stunt double falls to stage; Palace: Zara Phillips engaged to be married; Rehab staffer claims assault by Lohan
LOCAL NEWS DIGEST: Police seek suspects in home invasion
Police seek suspects in home invasion; Missing girl found
US teen birth rate reaches all-time low; economy cited
Associated Press ATLANTA The U.S. teen birth rate in 2009 fell to its lowest point in almost 70
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.
The other Jackie O
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK When most of us think of Jacqueline Kennedy
Ohio Senate rejects Strickland’s choices for casino board
The Ohio Senate rejected all seven appointments to the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
Raise a glass and toast holidays with simple, flavorful drinks
By Diane Toroian Keaggy St. Louis Post-Dispatch You could serve guests the full spectrum of
The top 5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Dec. 20, 2010:
The top 5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Dec. 20, 2010
Extra touches will impress guests
StatePoint Holiday entertaining can be impressive and delicious without stress or mess. With
BUSINESS DIGEST: Proposed FNB merger is cleared
Proposed FNB merger is cleared; FirstEnergy declares quarterly dividend; American pulls fares from Orbitz; Pfizer recalls more bottles of Lipitor
Economy’s struggle is 2010’s top business story
In 2010, the economy rebounded fitfully from the Great Recession — starting strong, wobbling at midyear but showing enough vigor by year’s end to quell fears of a second recession.
Betty White voted Entertainer of Year
Associated Press NEW YORK What Betty White did in 2010 doesn’t usually happen: an 88-year-old
Study: Nearly 1 in 4 fails military exam
Associated Press MIAMI Nearly one-fourth of the students who try to join the U.S. Army fail its
Struthers faces health-care hike
The city’s cost-containment committee is wrestling with how to pay for a 6.9 percent increase in health-care benefits.
Autopsy results awaited in homicide in Masury
Police say it will likely be six to eight weeks before any additional action is taken in the death of a Masury man.
NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS DIGEST: Amid snow chaos, UK offers troops
Amid snow chaos, UK offers troops; Obama locks up GOP votes for nuke treaty; Government seated
Oil spill voted top news story of ’10
Associated Press NEW YORK The massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill, triggered by a deadly blast at a
A worthy remake of an epic tale
TRUE GRIT By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Jeff Bridges dons John Wayne’s sizable boots in
Tis the season to dis Santa?
Opinion: By J. JUSTIN WILSON special to the vindicator The festive weeks between Thanksgiving and New
Tips make holiday brunch a snap
Family Features There’s nothing like the holiday season to warm the soul. Good cheer, cozy fires
Christmas What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
FCC adopts rules to protect Web traffic
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal regulators adopted new rules Tuesday to keep the companies
Politics is only for the rich
Opinion: By Andrew Trees Los Angeles Times “Swilling the planters with bumbo” was what it was once called
Hubbard native, TV pioneer, dies
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com OAK ISLAND, N.C. Clay Cole, a Hubbard, Ohio, native who
Steelers prepare for short week
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping a short week leads to a long
ADD A LITTLE PIZAZZSFLBTO YOUR HOLIDAY TABLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch It’s that season, which means that Christmas dinners, holiday cookie
Officials: Tenn. man on tractor accused of assault
Associated Press MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Authorities say a Tennessee man is being held after
UConn women win record 89th straight
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Men’s teams. Women’s teams. No. 89 belongs to UConn. It beats
Wright’s return propels Louisville
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Justin Burke threw for a pair touchdowns and Jeremy Wright
NHL roundup
Sabres 5, Ducks 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. Tyler Ennis scored two goals. Ryan Miller, making his 11th
mac roundup
Akron 75, Arkansas-Little Rock 61. LAS VEGAS Darryl Roberts scored 16 points to lead Akron at
COMING NEXT WEEK 2010 in the region
The Vindicator next week will review 2010 in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys. Watch for these
Lighty’s 29 lead Buckeyes to win
Associated Press COLUMBUS David Lighty scored 13 of No. 2 Ohio State’s first 16 points and sat
Oregon’s Chip Kelly named top coach
Oregon athletic officials were so convinced that Chip Kelly was destined to be head coach of the Ducks they offered him the job before it came open.
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