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Pens’ Crosby extends points streak to 24 in loss
OTTAWA (AP) — Penguins star Sidney Crosby scored with 3:22 remaining to extend his points streak to
Cavs fall, 98-97
CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Beasley scored on a driving layup with 5.9 seconds left to give Minnesota a
End of Polish Mass at Youngstown church sparks some to consider leaving parish
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Stanislaw Radomski met and married his wife,
Ravens defeat Browns, tie Steelers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes, Baltimore’s defense bottled up Cleveland’s
Short sales eat up larger portion of home sales in NE Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — The real-estate transactions known as short sales are on the rise in northeast Ohio
As in Youngstown, controversy surrounds law holding landlords more accountable in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati law meant to hold landlords more accountable for problems at their
Toledo demolishes record number of properties in 2010
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The city of Toledo says it has demolished a record number of vacant and nuisance
Ohio lawmakers log one of the least productive sessions in history
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio The just concluded two-year session of the Ohio Legislature has
Potential state, federal spending cuts worry outgoing Gov. Strickland
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com Second of two-part series COLUMBUS Outgoing Gov. Ted Strickland
New year rolls in changes to WRTA station, bus route
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A reconfigured Austintown route and Federal
Mother of Trumbull jail inmate files wrongful death suit
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN The mother of a Trumbull County jail inmate who died
Ashley Deas | James Plummer
BERLIN CENTER The marriage of Ashley Kristin Deas and James David Plummer took place in a 2:30
Elyse DiMartino | Christopher M. Aracich
Elyse Marie DiMartino became the bride of Christopher M. Aracich when they exchanged vows in a 3:30
Jeney Housel | Ryan Wason
LORDSTOWN Jeney Elizabet Housel exchanged wedding vows with Ryan David Wason on Nov. 27 in a 4:30
Lemke-Lime wedding date to be May 28
The engagement of Ashlee Lemke and Aaron Lime, both of Parma Heights, is being announced by their
McNally-Cordle engagement is announced
CANFIELD Linda McNally of Canfield is announcing the engagement of her daughter Atty. Kerry Lynn
Nicole Novak, Michael Ost set wedding date
CHARLOTTE, N.C. James and Joan Novak of Charlotte, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter
Korisa McCoy, Randy Shields set wedding date
NEGLEY, OHIO Rex and Kim McCoy of Negley are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of
Family honors Dr., Mrs. D’Isa at dinner party
CANFIELD On Nov. 25, Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. D’Isa, of Boardman, were honored by their family in
Dinner honors Stothards for anniversary
NORTH LIMA Family members and invited guests attended a 4:30 p.m. Mass on Nov. 27 at St. Jude
Bonners mark anniversary with family
CAMPBELL Mr. and Mrs. Lorice Bonner of Campbell marked their 53rd wedding anniversary during a
Family dinner honors Sciroccos’ 60th anniversary
GIRARD A family dinner Dec. 5 at Cafe 422 in Warren honored Mr. and Mrs. John Scirocco, of Girard,
SENIOR CITIZENS
Erie-Mahoning Valley Railroad Association will meet at noon Tuesday at Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636
Exercise classes at senior center
Exercise classes HOWLAND Howland SCOPE Center, 8273 High St. SE, Warren, is starting a new Zumba
AARP is seeking volunteers to provide tax assistance
AARP Tax Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service is
American Heart Association auction to feature unique string of pearls
YOUNGSTOWN The 2011 Strand of Hope, a one-of-a-kind pearl necklace created by Tom Duma and his
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY| M. Louise Tucker
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY M. Louise Tucker THE HONOREE Date of birth: Nov. 11, 1910. Place of
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Passion has left their marriage
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for 20 years,
Public Watch Night Services Friday
The congregations of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Church of the Living Word and the Greater St. John Church of God In Christ of Warren will join Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., for Watch Night Joint Heirs’ Celebration Services on Friday.
Shake the winter blues
Shake off those mid-winter blues by pitching in at Jennings Environmental Education Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 15 for the 11th annual Prairie Improvement Day.
YSU'S HORIZON LEAGUE FATIGUE
THE WATTS NEARLY A DECADE AFTER JOINING THE HORIZON LEAGUE, YSU STILL STRUGGLES TO COMPETE By
Strickland: Legacy includes salvaging Ohio economy
Outgoing-Governor Ted Strickland sat down recently with the Statehouse Bureau of Dix Newspapers and The Vindicator to review his term as governor.
South Koreans make history at World Series of Bowling
From the e-mail bag ... At the PBA World Series of Bowling Scorpion Championship in Las Vegas
Downturn in economy brings uptick in bullying, officials say
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown A story about cyberbullying in The Vindicator in
Paronish left long legacy in short life
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com GIRARD There’s a plaque in the trophy case at the new
French honor WWII veteran
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers George DeLost Jr. came a long way to be in the
Browns receiver starting to click
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Former Browns offensive coordinator and
Lariccias give 4 pianos to schools
Lariccias give 4 pianos to schools By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com canfield Jessica Lee’s
Draft’s top picks make an impact
Bradford, Suh headline 2010 rookie class. Associated Press Get in there kid, and make a
Marine follows father’s footsteps
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Oh my goodness; you can’t imagine what it
Liberty residents can file reports online
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Technology won’t ever replace the key human
LeBron’s triple-double leads Heat past Lakers
Associated Press LOS ANGELES LeBron James and Kobe Bryant ran their mouths while they jogged
128th Assembly ranks among least productive
Ohio lawmakers approved only 58 bills in two years By Jim Siegel Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS
Killer of Realtor in Ravenna calls crime justified
In the warped thinking of Robert Grigelaitis, justice had to be served: Two men had cost him his $80,000 life savings and suffered no consequences. For two years they had walked free.
Holiday flavor
Kamara Paden, 3, enjoys the free dinner at Aulizio’s in Warren. Her mother, Jennifer Paden, and her sister, Annabella Paden, 5, also attended the Christmas Day event.
Medicine for mendicants
Opinion: WASHINGTON The nation’s menu of crises caused by governmental malpractice may soon include states
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
New Year’s Eve events offer family entertainment
Staff report Families can again ring in the new year with entertainment-laden events in downtown
Civil War message in bottle is decoded
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. A glass vial stopped with a cork during the Civil War has been
An insult could become a compliment, depending on who’s making it
Opinion: In the Dec. 12 Vindicator, Don L. Hanni III questions my ethics and integrity concerning the
China turns to damage control in its diplomacy
Los Angeles Times BEIJING Now for the damage control. After taking a pounding in the court of
Junior League honoree keeps the family going while ... Praying for a miracle
By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com GREENFORD “Every week, there’s something wild that happens,”
Tulsa offense too much for Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU Tulsa’s defense did its part in the Hawaii Bowl, pounding the
Professor objects to using ‘The Doctor’
McClatchy Newspapers William Meyer, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Duke University,
Arrest made in Christmas Eve shooting
Associated Press EASTON, Pa. Police in eastern Pennsylvania say they have arrested a man in a
The Baltimore Ravens’ record against the Cleveland Browns.
The Baltimore Ravens’ record against the Cleveland Browns.
Collectors seek ‘Black Forest’ pieces
“Black Forest” is a term used to describe the elaborate, realistic wood carvings that were thought
Gen. Petraeus spends holiday in Afghanistan to visit, thank troops
Associated Press MARJAH, Afghanistan The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan
Epson PictureMate puts photo lab in desktop package
That computer on your desk does so much of your everyday stuff these days, what with printing and
area bowling scores at a glance
700s Bell-Wick — Jim Baker (713) in Spiech Classic; Mitch Ingles Sr. (717) & Scott Killian (703)
Condo decor
Artwork inspires design crew to redecorate Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO A lifetime’s accumulation
The top-5-selling country music albums for the week ending Dec. 22, as they appear in this
The top-5-selling country music albums for the week ending Dec. 22, as they appear in this week’s
Horizon history How YSU has fared
how they’ve fared A look at how YSU has fared in league play since joining the Horizon League in
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
FIU pumped about being in bowl game
Associated Press Three years ago, one victory was cause for celebration at Florida International.
Museum Without Walls
New audio program in Philadelphia is free and never closes Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Ever
game time
game time Matchup: Cleveland Browns (5-9) vs. Baltimore Ravens (10-4) When: Today; kickoff at 1
Man jailed in death of wife
Associated Press WASHINGTON, Pa. A western Pennsylvania man accused of having stabbed his wife
the horizon line: How YSU stacks up
the horizon line: How YSU stacks up SCHOOLENROLLMENTSPORTS*BASKETBALLFOOTBALLTOTAL
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
About the junior league of youngstown
If you have any questions about the Junior League of Youngstown or would like to explore membership
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES DEPLOYED In Afghanistan Army Specialist Jason M. Fox, a 2008 graduate of Chaney
prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL DISTRICT W-LPPGOPG Mooney4-055.842.8 Ursuline2-155.747.0 East
Brady, Pats a careful bunch
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Don’t tell the New England Patriots about the season of
record reviews
SOULJA BOY Album: “The DeAndre Way” (Interscope) Grade: A Because Soulja Boy’s music is nearly
Go&Do Sunday
TOday dances Dance party with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6 p.m., Saxon Club, Meridian Road,
Forging script is risky business
Q. Recently, I did something I think might be very harmful to me. One of my doctors gave me a
Leaning clock tower gets straight
Associated Press MEDINA, Ohio The leaning tower of Medina lost some of its tilt last week.
Noah’s Ark clears first big hurdle
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. A group of investors looking to build a replica of Noah’s Ark as
Pope’s Christmas message to Chinese: Have courage
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI urged loyal Catholics in China to have courage
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. I enjoy the show “The Doctors.” One of them is an ob-
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2010. There are five days left in the year. The seven-day
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Dec. 18
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Dead or Alive” by Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood (Putnam) 2. “The
CURRENT PRICES for antiques & collectibles
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Moffitt stays for right reasons
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MADISON, WIS. As he prepares for his final college football game,
Nothing wrong with WTC brand
Opinion: Nothing wrong with WTC brand Last Sunday, Bertram de Souza chose to state the naming of the
Playoff outlook for five teams: win and get in
By BARRY WILNER Associated Press There it is, within grasp, for a half-dozen teams: that coveted
Columbiana, Trumbull county courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Debra Foster et al v. Rachael Maclagan et al, personal
TIPS TO INTEGRATE ART
TIPS TO INTEGRATE ART To effectively integrate artwork into a home’s decor, interior designer
Conditions improve in Europe
Associated Press PARIS Hundreds of travelers in Europe got their own special Christmas present
Toledo museum to return item stolen during WWII
Associated Press TOLEDO A museum in Ohio is returning to Germany an 18th-century porcelain
Environmental center needs volunteers
Staff report slippery Rock , Pa. Shake off those mid- winter blues by pitching in at Jennings
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Kentairrah Miller and Antauan Boone, Youngstown,
Queen Elizabeth touts sports on Christmas
LONDON Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II championed the role of sports in building communities
Efforts to free freighter suspended
Associated Press GROSSE ILE, Mich. Efforts to free a nearly 600-foot coal-carrying freighter
nba roundup | Saturday’s other games
Magic 86, Celtics 78 ORLANDO, FLA. Brandon Bass scored 21 points and the Magic ended the
The Vindy and the Valley — sustaining a vitality
Opinion: On Christmas Eve, we dropped off the first installment of Valley kindheartedness to Chris and Steven
game time
game time Matchup: Florida International (6-6) vs. Toledo (8-4) When: Today; 8:30 p.m. Where:
newsmakers
newsmakers Tyler Perry to rebuild home of woman, 88 ATLANTA Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry
men’s top 25
men’s top 25 Saturday’s game Florida State 68, No. 15 Baylor 61 HONOLULU Derwin Kitchen
CHRISTMAS RECYCLING
CHRISTMAS RECYCLING Where to go Christmas trees, wrapping paper and greeting cards can be
Killer of Realtor in Ravenna calls crime justified
By Michael Sangiacomo Plain Dealer Reporter Ravenna In the warped thinking of Robert
Partisan staffers unite against Ohio’s red ink
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s another June 30 and state legislative staffers have thrown off
2009-10 session
2009-10 session What passed or didn’t A sampling of the 2009-10 legislative session: What
Feely’s field goal thwarts rally; Cardinals win
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. Jay Feely’s 48-yard field goal barely cleared the crossbar with
RIGHT ON TARGET
In urban areas, counseling helps stabilize work force Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The Target
AP News in Brief
AP News in Brief Pope on Christmas Day urged Catholics in China, Iraq to have courage when facing
Female suicide bomber kills 45
Associated Press KHAR, Pakistan A burqa-clad female suicide bomber in Pakistan lobbed hand
Bankruptcy: Doomsday? Not exactly
The cruelest recession since the Depression has pushed people who never would have dreamed of
Metro digest || Mayor’s celebration
Mayor’s celebration YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and his wife, Sonja, will host the
Season greetings abound
Opinion: From a lump of coal, to a gaseous repartee, to a bon voyage, readers warmed the cockles of this
Grandparents’ gifts stretch past holidays
McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. Mary Hopp has firm beliefs about her role as a gift-
CAREER PATHS
CAREER PATHS Service Jim McGrath has joined Quaker Steak & Lube Franchising Corp., as senior
Strategy meeting for nonprofits
Strategy meeting for nonprofits youngstown HandsOn Volunteer Network will host a strategy
Limelight | Awards, achievements
The Northeast Ohio International Trade Assistance Center was recently recognized as Ohio’s top-
Search for job worries recent grads
McClatchy Newspapers FORT WORTH, Texas Katie Scarmardo envisions herself working at a nonprofit
Gov. Strickland leaving office with Ohio on road to recovery
Editorial: “There is much we must leave unfinished. But I know this. The foundation of Ohio is stronger now
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