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Police seek Ronald Mounts in assault, kidnapping of ex-girlfriend
A city man is facing several charges after he confronted an ex-girlfriend who was about to attend a hearing on him for protection from abuse, police said.
New Castle man dies after being shot in head
Trevaughn Thompson, 19, of New Castle died this evening after being shot in the head earlier today, city police said.
Turnout at Warren Safety Summit disappointment
In what was billed as the first Warren Safety Summit, a panel representing city police and fire departments, officeholders and state and U.S. attorneys called for more help from the public in Warren’s crime-fighting efforts.
New Castle police probing shooting death of elderly man
New Castle police probing shooting death of elderly man
Trumbull grand jury reviewing eavesdropping allegations against 3 jail officers
Trumbull grand jury looks at activities of three corrections officers
Ursuline opponent hopes for different result this year
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Dan Reardon is considered by many as one of the
Boardman police arrest Youngstown teen for township robbery
Boardman cops arrest Youngstown teen for township robbery
Ja’les Hughes named first team All-Ohio
Staff report Ja’les Hughes, who rushed for 1,601 yards and led Campbell Memorial to the All-
Reduced-price tickets for Soulja Boy concert go on sale Wednesday
Reduced-price tickets for Soulja Boy concert go on sale Wednesday
Kasich admits job applications will have to come under public scrutiny
Kasich admits job applications will have to come under public scrutiny
Ohio Gov.-elect Kasich still opposes state's high-speed rail plan
Kasich still opposes state's high-speed rail plan
Defense, prosecution appeal Ohio priest's sentence
Defense, prosecution appeal Ohio priest's sentence
Obama, GOP promise to work on differences on taxes
Obama, GOP promise to work on differences on taxes
Report: A bit more vitamin D is good, but don't go overboard
Report: A bit more vitamin D is good, but don't go overboard
Feds charge 13 in Ohio scheme to ship pot with toilet paper
Feds charge 13 in Ohio scheme to ship pot with toilet paper
Ohio Gov.-elect makes his choice to head state transportation department
Kasich selects his man to head Ohio transportation department
Youngstown police investigating robbery on South Side
Youngstown police investigating robbery on South Side
Boardman Township's annual community Christmas is Sunday
Boardman Township's annual community Christmas is Sunday
Miller-Gasser engagement is being announced
The engagement of Kelly Miller, formerly of Haledon, N.J., and Roger Eugene Gasser III, formerly of
Graham-Nudell engagement is announced
The engagement of Courtney Graham and Brad Nudell, both of North Royalton, is being announced by
Michelle Bloor, Ryan Petruska plan spring vows
Salem Dave and Debbie Bloor of Salem are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Michelle
Miss Cameron, Mr. Hodor set wedding date
CORTLAND Dennis and Amy Cameron of Cortland are announcing the engagement of their daughter Jill
Trains will run at senior center
Trains will run WARREN Riverside Railroad Train Club will have a Christmas open house Dec. 18
HELOISE: Reader’s birthday helped food bank
Dear Heloise: I recently had my retirement and 80th birthday celebration. I suggested in the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He has learned his wife is a slob
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve known my wife for two years. We’ve been living
Irish numbers dazzle
Dan Reardon was casually reading off statistics during his conference call Monday morning with reporters.
Killer at Auto Zone to be jailed for life sentence
The 27-year-old city man convicted of killing a store clerk at the East Side Auto Zone store in 2006 will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Joe Slanina is one tough kid
If you saw Joe Slanina on a football field, you’d think he was just a normal 15-year-old.
Police probe shooting, stabbings in city
Police have a suspect in a weekend shooting that left one man in critical condition.
More documents are filed secretly
More documents have been filed and sealed from public view in the Oakhill Renaissance criminal conspiracy case.
Harding’s Hymes commits to Penguins
Warren Harding senior running back Demond Hymes likes to tell people “Go hard or go home.”
Ravens on edge against Big Ben
Ben Roethlisberger is the great equalizer in the Steelers-Ravens rivalry.
Howland rolls past Struthers
Howland’s girls basketball team didn’t play anywhere near as well as the Tigers did in their season opener on Saturday.
Brown named Horizon’s best
It didn’t take first-year head coach Bob Boldon long to realize he had a special player in Brandi Brown.
Brogdon departs YSU men’s team
Freshman guard Sheldon Brogdon has left the Youngstown State men’s basketball team.
Vacant home burns on East Side
An East Side blaze in a vacant home put neighboring residents out of the house Monday afternoon.
Barnes named to first team
Youngstown State wide receiver Dominique Barnes was the lone Penguin named to the first team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference on Monday.
Precinct committee members to appoint new councilman
A new Youngstown City Council 4th Ward member will be appointed Dec. 21.
YSU seeks feedback on strategic plan
Development of a strategic plan designed to take Youngstown State University into 2020 is on track.
Atty. General: Court’s ruling to try boy as adult is proper
The state Attorney General’s office is arguing to the Superior Court that a lower court’s denying a petition to prosecute an 11-year-old murder suspect as a juvenile was proper.
Carlson scores 16 as Rockets romp
Lowellville High girls basketball coach Tony Matisi doesn’t have a senior on his roster and isn’t too concerned about his team offensively.
‘A Christmas Open House’ set for this weekend in Salem
“A Christmas Open House” is the theme of Salem’s annual holiday celebration, which will feature several special events Friday and Saturday.
Fire department to purchase new gear
The city’s fire department will receive $159,856 from the federal government to purchase new fire gear.
Lame-duck session to start
The Ohio Senate will get back to business this week after a break that has stretched for nearly six months.
Korean clash
Border area seen as a recipe for war Associated Press YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea The view
Streaking Pens down Rangers for 7th straight
Associated Press NEW YORK Sidney Crosby extended his point streak to 13 games and the Pittsburgh
Devils honor Burns
Associated Press MONTREAL Pat Burns, who coached the New Jersey Devils to the 2003 Stanley Cup
Browns admit luck was on their sideline
Eric Mangini’s face was drained and strangely expressionless, hardly what you would expect from a winning coach.
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Oddly enough
Boy’s savings to help rebuild burned fire station in W.Va.; Elderly man is accused of whacking deputy with cane
49ers’ long runs stifle Cardinals
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. Brian Westbrook rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown in place
Fire death prompts call for more help for the homeless
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man’s death in a weekend fire at a homeless camp prompted
Bond set at $2M for suspect in killing of 3 in Columbus
By Jeb Phillips, Stephanie Czekalinski and John Futty Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The day
World news in brief
Italy leader: I throw only dignified parties; Ahmadinejad: Leaks intended for ‘mischief’; Israel: Arabs agree Iran is a danger
Court: Highway Patrol not at fault in woman’s death
By James Nash The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The state won’t have to pay the family of a woman
Cutbacks may dismay bird watchers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Reduced operations at two Ohio power plants have fishermen and bird
Woman escapes after being held captive, raped
By Janice Morse The Cincinnati Enquirer HAMILTON Held captive in a closet for 10 days and
Report: More Vitamin D is good — but not much more
Associated Press WASHINGTON Got milk? You may need a couple cups more than today’s food labels
National news in brief
Hostages released from high school; Bush appears on Facebook broadcast; Congress delays Medicare cuts; US service members killed by policeman
Manic Cyber Monday
Sales could top $1 billion Associated Press NEW YORK Cyber Monday started as a gimmick to get
Stop making excuses; cut jobs
Opinion: Stop making excuses; cut jobs Please continue to write ed- itorials about Mahoning County’s
Group seeks to beautify Liberty
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Liberty in Bloom grew out of a “can-do”
Deer hunters take to the fields on first day
Canton Repository CANTON As daylight broke in a cornfield, Enos Hershberger aimed and fired his
A sure cure for health care
Opinion: By Ed Feulner Heritage Foundation Ask any 10 voters what motivated them to go to the polls, and
This Day in History
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 30, the 334th day of 2010. There are 31 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Stocks weighed down by Europe
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks ended lower Monday on lingering fears that Europe’s debt crisis
A surreal find: Unknown Picassos surface
Associated Press PARIS A retired French electrician and his wife have come forward with 271
Obama to meet with Republican leaders
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the first test of Washington’s new political alignment, President
Entertainment news in brief
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
‘Tea party’ will be trouble on the foreign policy front
Opinion: By Dana H. ALLIN and STEVEN SIMON Los Angeles Times The “tea party” agenda in the midterm
Tactics used in bomb plot criticized
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Some residents of this famously liberal city are unnerved, not
CIA came close to getting Al Qaida leader
Associated Press WASHINGTON The CIA has come closer to capturing or killing Osama bin Laden’s
A liberal-arts education?
Opinion: The Providence (R.I.) Journal: For decades, encounters with Plato, Shakespeare, the Bible and more
Dr. Laura shifts to satellite radio
Associated Press NEW YORK Talk-show host Laura Schlessinger won’t stay away from radio very long
‘Judas Priest’ singer Rob Halford goes from ‘Living After Midnight’ to ... LIVING after
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com You’ve got another thing coming if you think age is going
More than 8M stop using credit cards
Associated Press NEW YORK More than 8 million consumers stopped using credit cards over the past
Arrest of teens reveals value of neighborhood block watch
Editorial: When local officials gather this evening in Warren for a “Summit on Safety” sponsored by Ohio Sen.
It wasn’t just Rosa Parks in Montgomery 55 years ago
Opinion: It wasn’t just Rosa Parks in Montgomery 55 years ago By Starita Smith McClatchy-Tribune Dec. 1
Shows find cash in trash
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Allen Haff has found himself in a precarious position. Armed with a
Colombia steps back from US
Opinion: Colombia’s right-of-center President Juan Manuel Santos may have been kidding when he recently said
Local births
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Shanreka Jones and Ian Thomas, Youngstown, girl,
Falcons, Tigers earn top honors
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Austintown Fitch football players Demitrious Davis and Steve Zaborsky,
Monday, November 29 (80 stories)
Man convicted in Auto Zone murder gets life sentence
Man convicted in Auto Zone shooting gets life sentence
Crosby helps Penguins win 7th straight
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby extended his point streak to 13 games and the Pittsburgh Penguins won
Youngstown council to appoint newest member
A new Youngstown City Council 4th Ward member will be appointed Dec. 21. Councilwoman Carol
YSU strategic plan on track for early 2011
Development of a strategic plan designed to take Youngstown State University into 2020 is on track.
Life in prison for Auto Zone killer
The 27-year-old city man convicted of killing a store clerk at the East Side Auto Zone store in 2006
Youngstown gets federal help to buy fire gear
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s fire department will receive $159,856 from the federal government to
1 killed in fire at Cincinnati homeless camp
CINCINNATI (AP) — Firefighters say one person was killed when a Cincinnati homeless camp burned.
Ohio community marks its tornado response
WOOSTER, Ohio (AP) — Two people who saw firsthand the destruction from a northeast Ohio tornado in
Ohio restaurant to close permanently after fire
WAYNESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The owner of a popular southwest Ohio restaurant says it will close
TCU is going to the Big East
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas TCU is moving to the Big East Conference. A person with
Michigan AD isn’t ready to evaluate Rich Rodriguez
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon says he’s not letting
HELOISE: Helpful hints to stop hiccups
Dear Readers: A previous column asked for your hiccup fixes. Wow! What a response! Downing a
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Older daughter shunned by Dad
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I read your column daily and have never seen a story
ABWA chapter publishes award-winning newsletter
YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association publishes a monthly
Holy Land visit open to the public
Holy Land visit CLARKS MILLS, PA. Clarks Mills United Methodist Church, 3813 Hadley Road, will
Turnovers are Irish concern
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com ASHLAND The Ursuline High football team may need a wake-up
Driving Dilemmas: Preparing your vehicle and your mindset for winter
Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service store manager Tom Schadl has two words for anyone looking to winterize their car this season: snow tires.
Phantoms extend win streak
Adam Berkle, Stu Higgins and Ty Loney scored goals as the Youngstown Phantoms defeated the Muskegon Lumberjacks, 3-2, on Sunday for their third straight win.
Investigation continues into Youngstown shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that critically wounded a Youngstown man.
Big drop enables Steelers to rally
Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Bills receiver Stevie Johnson was inconsolable for letting a
Church program illuminates the start of Advent
Advent means a lot more than buying the latest Xbox game or biggest flat-screen TV for someone and splurging with a credit card.
Medicare Part D can save money for low-income senior citizens
Medicare Part D could save residents on prescription drugs
For social worker, it’s all about the clients
Barbara Yates receives the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
Buckeyes on hold; major bowl is likely
Associated Press COLUMBUS It figures in this Bowl Championship Series era that No. 6 Ohio State
Missed field-goal try provides Browns relief
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jake Delhomme couldn’t bear to watch, so he listened. As John
Arabs urged attack on Iran by USSFlb
WikiLeaks Documents McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The first batch of newly leaked U.S.
EU agrees on $89B bailout loan for Ireland
Associated Press BRUSSELS European Union nations agreed to give 67.5 billion ($89.4 billion) in
Comic relief or national decline?
Opinion: WASHINGTON An eminent Harvard law professor, James Thayer (1831-1902), argued that although the
‘Cyber Monday’ deals last longer
Associated Press NEW YORK After a weekend of strong online sales, retail websites are rolling
Interference by US is risky
Opinion: By Marjorie Cohn McClatchy-Tribune SAN DIEGO Washington is becoming increasingly concerned
college basketball | Sunday’s other games
Big Ten No. 2 Michigan State 73, Tennessee Tech 55 EAST LANSING, Mich. Durrell Summers scored
Here come the Republicans
Opinion: Four weeks ago, resurgent Republicans won control of one house of Congress, beginning — officially,
No clear leader, but O’Brien is gaining LATE-NIGHT TV FIGHT
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK The late-night tele- vision landscape used to be
Lavender leads Buckeyes to win
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jantel Lavender scored 25 points and Samantha Prahalis had 21 points
Bettis, DeBartolo HOF semifinalists
Associated Press CANTON Curtis Martin, Jerome Bettis and Marshall Faulk, three of the top 10
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Congress holds fate of nation’s unemployed in its hands
Editorial: It’s hard to find people who are living high off the hog on their unemployment benefits.
ODDLY ENOUGH
Police say SC woman put a gun on grave to clear spirit; Pet-lover outrage halts pet exhumations in Montana; Who ya gonna call after party’s over? Hangover Helpers
On campus | Area FBS notables
BIG TEN Iowa WR Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Sr., Mooney: Caught three passes for 34 yards, rushed
POF/DARE to have a dinner-dance
POF/DARE to have a dinner-dance STRUTHERS Plenty of Fish and DARE singles groups will sponsor a
Area college roundup Sunday’s other games
MEN Piedmont 78, Mount Union 77 MEMPHIS, Tenn. Piedmont got a 30-foot buzzer beater from Jim
In the Huddle | How area NFL players fared
Baltimore Ravens: Prescott Burgess, LB, Warren Harding; He made one special teams tackle in a 17-10
video game review
‘donkey kong country returns’ Grade: B Details: Nintendo, $49.99 No video-game company values
Turnovers power Chargers to romp
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS San Diego’s defense gave Peyton Manning another night to forget.
Women’s top 25 Sunday’s other games
No. 1 Connecticut 81, LSU 51 STORRS, Conn. Maya Moore scored 26 points and top-ranked
DVD releases
DVD releases Movies available Tuesday on DVD and from digital providers include: vThe Twilight
Men’s top 25 Sunday’s games
No. 11 Missouri 91, Arkansas Pine-Bluff 63 COLUMBIA, Mo. Kim English scored a season-high 18
Ohio fifth-grader collects peanut butter for Haitians
Associated Press COLUMBUS A fifth-grader in Ohio has collected 276 jars of peanut butter to
Area births
BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Jessica and Bryan Wilson, Mineral Ridge, girl, Nov. 24.
Stanford wins big in BCS race
Associated Press NEW YORK Stanford was the big winner in the latest BCS standings. The
‘12 Days’ items’ cost nears $100K
Associated Press PITTSBURGH In the unlikely event that your Christmas list this year includes
Feeling sorry for the screeners
Opinion: Feeling sorry for the screeners Dayton Daily News: Even before the controversy about new
Block Iran in Latin America
Opinion: By Lawrence J. HAAS McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Henry Kissinger famously asked whether Iran
Veterans in W.Va. get high-tech health care
Associated Press CLARKSBURG, W.Va. First thing every morning, Robert Hyde takes his blood
Ravens’ home streak hits 8
Associated Press BALTIMORE Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes on Sunday and Baltimore won a
S. Korean leader feels responsible for attack
South Korea’s president today took responsibility for failing to protect South Koreans from a deadly North Korean artillery attack last week
Group: Probiotics may help some kids
Associated Press CHICAGO A leading medical group says there’s some evidence that probiotics, or
Planes, dogs, FBI experts seek 3 Mich. boys
Associated Press MORENCI, Mich. FBI behavioral science experts, two planes, search dogs and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Harry Potter’ leads weekend with $50.3M los angeles A fairy-tale princess gave
Trumbull County court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket HSBC Bank USA NA v. James Pregi et al, foreclosure. HSBC
This day in history
Today is Monday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2010. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Letters to the editor: Valley’s problem is easy to see
Opinion: Valley’s problem is easy to see Anyone who still doesn’t understand why the Mahoning Valley lags
Tax break for employer health plans become a target again
Associated Press WASHINGTON Job-based health-care benefits could wind up on the chopping block
Business news in brief: BP to sell stake in Pan American
BP to sell stake in Pan American london BP PLC is selling its 60 percent stake in Argentina-
Are shoppers done with holiday buying?
Associated Press NEW YORK Holiday spending appears to be off to a respectable start, with
Police: Pa. couple hid 5 children from society
Associated Press YORK, Pa. They lived outside society, hidden from the world in a squalid row
After fire, a fear of backlash
Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. Someone set fire to an Islamic center on Sunday, two days after
Sunday, November 28 (100 stories)
Sorghum harvest in Columbiana County is sweet
By WILLIAM D. LEWIS lewis@vindy.com SALEM Sorghum is a crop that has been grown for use as a
Wick Avenue church program illuminates start of Advent
y SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Now that Black Friday has passed and the holiday
Thousands journey to Christmas Past at Mill Creek Park’s Lanterman’s Mill
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Mill Creek MetroParks’ Olde Fashioned
Phantoms win third straight game
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Adam Berkle, Stu Higgins and Ty Loney scored goals as the Youngstown Phantoms
Steelers pull out 19-16 OT win over Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Shaun Suisham made a 41-yard field goal with 2:14 left in overtime to
Browns edge Panthers 24-23
CLEVELAND (AP) — John Kasay missed a 42-yard field goal that grazed the left upright as time expired
Valley seniors can save thousands with Medicare D
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com A Mahoning County woman living on $500 a month qualified
Winter driving 101: ‘Ice and snow; take it slow’
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown Flynn’s Tire & Auto Service store manager Tom
Pamela McMahan | Peter Hernandez Jr.
OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA A postnuptial reception on Oct. 30 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield honored
Dana DeMain | Dan Metzinger
YOUNGSTOWN Dana DeMain, daughter of Nicholas and Patty DeMain of Austintown, and Dan Metzinger,
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hewitt celebrate their 69th anniversary
BOARDMAN The 69th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hewitt of Boardman was celebrated in
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
WEDNESDAY Daphne will install officers at the home of Joyce Patterson. The executive board will be
SOCIETY DIGEST
Yoga Class is a benefit LIBERTY A Hatha Yoga Class is scheduled for each Monday from 7 to 8 p.m.
FEDERATED CLUBS
FRIDAY Wimodaughsis will meet at noon Friday at the home of Jackie Burley for a program on a
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Do not disturb — she means it
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I need a polite way to tell people to leave me
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY MB’s Golden Stars, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Brownstone Court, 50 Struthers-Coitsville
Lions, Canfield High LEO's raise funds for vision-impaired
Canfield Lions, with the help of Canfield High School LEO’s Club, collected more than $2,700 during the clubs’ annual Candy Day on Wednesday.
Holding on to fading memories
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com austintowN JoAnn and Barry Claycomb cuddle on the living
Buckeyes continue mauling of Michigan
By Ken Gordon Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS As the clock wound down Saturday, the chorus rose in
Alzheimer’s disease: something most people don’t discuss
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com canfield Every 70 seconds, someone in America is
Sulskis nets 1,000th point in YSU win
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindycom Youngstown Vytas Sulskis didn’t even try to hide his smile
Area native receives journalism award
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Marilynn Marchione entered Kent State University in 1972 with
Arts facilities host fest downtown
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Motorists in the city might have glanced twice
YSU women earn 2nd win against Ohio U
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindycom Youngstown The streak continues for the Youngstown State
South Side shooting leaves Youngstown man critically injured
Police are investigating a shooting that critically wounded a Youngstown man.
Austintown Middle School students publish newspaper
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown Andrew White is a trained observer. When the
Williams nets 22 points in Howland win
By GREg Gulas sports@vindy.com UNIONTOWN Vulnerability to Twinsburg’s pressure defense has
Lawrence animal fund sees growth
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. The Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund,
Liberty’s Bryant arranges regional PBA tournament
LIBERTY Most fund-raisers usually organize an evening of wine-tasting, a Chinese auction or a
Voting set to end in Pepsi Refresh contest
Staff report Austintown There are just three days left to vote for November’s Pepsi Refresh
Sale of dog licenses set to start in Lawrence Co.
Staff report new castle, pa. Lawrence County dog licenses for 2011 are going on sale. They
Pavlik begins treatment for alcohol abuse
After many denials, Kelly Pavlik has entered Betty Ford Center
Saturday’s big east games
Saturday’s big east games Connecticut 38, Cincinnati 17 EAST HARTFORD, Conn. Connecticut’s
Mich. St. gets share of Big Ten crown
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Michigan State marched off the field toward their sliver of
Saturday’s other big ten games
Saturday’s other big ten games No. 5 Wisconsin 70, Northwestern 23 MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin
Revived Bills seek to contend against Steelers
Associated Press Orchard Park, N.y. In what can only be regarded as a matchup between the NFL’s
Saturday’s horizon league games
Evansville 71, Butler 68, OT INDIANAPOLIS Denver Holmes hit a 3-pointer with 17.7 seconds
Fritsche, Nagy lead Phantoms
Staff report CHICAGO John Fritsche and Nilan Nagy scored as the Youngstown Phantoms won their
High school sports at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL State Tournament Semifinals Division V Ursuline 51, Lima Cent.
Bailout agreement nears for Ireland
Los Angeles Times LONDON Ireland is on the verge of reaching a preliminary agreement with
Williams’ 25 lifts Cavs past Grizzlies
Associated Press CLEVELAND Mo Williams scored 25 points, J.J. Hickson added 16, and the
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Metro digest || Beaver Township marks 200th
Beaver Twp. will mark bicentennial NORTH LIMA Officials have organized volunteer meetings to
Suspect wanted ‘spectacular show’
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. A Somali-born teenager plotted “a spectacular show” of terrorism
Mount Union advances to quarterfinals
Staff report ALLIANCE Sophomore Jeremy Murray rushed for 183 yards on Saturday as the Mount
Ohio man charged in the killings of Columbus woman, 2 children
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man was charged with murder Saturday in the stabbing deaths of his
Young actor soars in ‘Billy Elliot’
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND For a musical that won 10 Tony and Drama
Man charged in student’s death
Man charged in student’s death CLAY, N.Y. A 20-year-old Pennsylvania student who vanished last
Trumbull, Columbiana County courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth L. Walters, 37, of 743 Kinsman Road NE, North
Survey: Troops are OK with gays in military
Associated Press WASHINGTON When a majority of troops told the Pentagon this summer they didn’t
Autopsy: Bartender was stabbed, strangled and beaten
Associated Press MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE Preliminary autopsy results show that a bartender found dead
newsmakers
newsmakers Billy Joel mending after hip replacements NEW YORK Billy Joel is recovering from
Suicide bombers kill 12 in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Two suicide bombers blew themselves up at an Afghan police
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Ashlinn Sykes and Juawon Fields, Youngstown, girl,
Lame-duck Congress gets set for gridlock
McClatchey Tribune WASHINGTON Lawmakers return to the Capitol this week facing a deadline to
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Black Friday
Retail sales edge up only slightly Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers crowded stores on Black
Good morning
Good morning Labyrinth walk The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will host an Advent
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vOlde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Lanterman’s
Childhood a time of free-form experimentation
McClatchy Newspapers Through my website, a parent recently asked whether children who don’t want
’Tis the TV season
If this doesn’t get you in the holiday mood, then nothing will. TODAY 9 p.m., CBS: “November
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.81 .13 Avalon
‘Topsy-turvy’ designs delight collectors
“Topsy-turvy” designs, sometimes called “upside-down” or “two-faced portraits,” were a clever idea
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2010. There are 33 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
LETTERS || An agreement for the ages; Christmas isn’t just for the cute
Opinion: An agreement for the ages I was quite impressed with two letters that appeared in Sunday’s
Animal vacation
Pets make the cut on family trips Associated Press LOS ANGELES When the Eubank family plans a
Limelight Awards, achievements
Steve Bartolin, a Hubbard native and graduate of Youngstown State University, has been named Hotels
DeVore bowls highest game, set in Roundtable
BOARDMAN With an average of 109, Marty DeVore bowled his highest game and set of 159-401 on Nov.
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Every time I hear Barry Manilow sing “Ready to Take a
2 men shot inside Mich. mall
Associated Press HARPER WOODS, Mich. Police said two men have been critically injured in
Author to sign books at two sites
Staff report CANFIELD Connie Randolph, a resident of Salineville, will be available to sign
record reviews
SUSAN BOYLE Album: “The Gift” (Columbia) Grade: C Like a lot of holiday presents, Susan
Area bowling scores at a glance
700s Amron — Bill Diver (733) in Duke & Duchess; Rick Vegas (758), Mark Fowler (712) & Eric
SWEET-POTATO POPULARITY
US farmers look to Europe for growth Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. The humble sweet potato —
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Nov. 20
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Cross Fire” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 2. “Hell’s Corner” by David
YSU’s future is bleak
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Fifth-graders write stories, then read them to Watson students
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Senior center beefs up December programming
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Canfield students get down to business
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Cafe owner, friend collect items for Marines
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Women’s league collects donations at social
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Union preschoolers give thanks
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Surplus food/clothing Liberty Assembly, 4779 Belmont Ave., Liberty, free community lunch, 11 a.m.
Campana shows how the department’s new license-plate scanner can be mounted on the back of the
Campana shows how the department’s new license-plate scanner can be mounted on the back of the
5 movies we secretly adore
By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic LOS ANGELES It’s OK, we’re all friends here. This is a safe
Ursuline vs. Lima CC
Ursuline vs. Lima CC Fredericktown vs. Coldwater Shadyside vs. Mogadore Sidney Lehman vs.
Thanksgiving sales bring in early shoppers
Associated Press NEW YORK Not all Americans tucked into turkey with their families on
Park police get scanners
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Equipment purchased with a federal grant allows
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Struthers Second Ward Block Watch Meeting, 10 a.m. at The White Memorial Wesleyan
Charlie Wilson a sore loser
Opinion: No one likes to lose. After U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, a Democrat from St. Clairsville, lost the
Programs focus on helping students
Staff report youngstowN Through grants and partnerships with community organizations, the city
Rivalry Renewed
Thunderbirds hope to settle old score against Irish By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com LIMA
GO & DO FRIDAY
FRIDAY Comedy Young Guns of Comedy, 9 p.m., Beach Club at Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St.,
Thursday, November 25 (121 stories)
Coming Friday in The Vindicator: Who you can help in Operation Holiday Cheer
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN In response to our third annual Operation Holiday Cheer promotion,
Poland lighting celebration is Dec. 4
POLAND With the holiday season upon the village, one group wants to deck town hall with boughs of
Poland condo association sues developer
POLAND Residents of a township condominium complex have filed suit against their developer over a
New fields for Austintown softball players
austintown As a seventh-grade language arts teacher, softball coach Melody Ward has been able to
Community safety summit set for Tuesday in Warren
WARREN Ohio Sen. Capri S. Cafaro of Hubbard, D-32nd, is sponsoring a “Summit on Safety” at the
Youngstown schools care for kids after classes
youngstowN Through grants and partnerships with community organizations, the city schools provide
MetroParks police buy license plate reader
Youngstown Equipment purchased with a federal grant allows Mill Creek MetroParks police to keep a
No progress on Campbell youth center
campbell Plans to establish a youth and community center are still on hold, even though a new levy
Jillian Patoray | John Richards
AUSTINTOWN The marriage of Jillian Elise Patoray and John Richards was solemnized by the Rev. Karl
Stephanie Russell | Jerome Courtney
POLAND Jerome Courtney and his bride, the former Stephanie Russell, greeted guests during a
Shelby Mashburn | John-Michael Williford
Canfield Shelby Mashburn, daughter of Deborah Mashburn of Austintown and the late Donald Mashburn,
Elizabeth Cole | Nathan Wirick
KIRTLAND Elizabeth Ann Cole and Nathan Paul Wirick exchanged wedding vows Sept. 25 at Mooreland
Jennifer Conti | Gabriel Crafton
PONTE VEDRA, FLA. The wedding of Jennifer M. Conti and Gabriel Crafton, both of Jacksonville,
Katie Montgomery | Matt Hiott
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. Katie Montgomery and Matt Hiott, both of Walterboro, S.C., exchanged nuptial
Darlene Rushwin | Frank Mascola
PARMA Jamaica was the honeymoon destination of Frank D. Mascola of Willoughby and his bride, the
Nancy DiLoreto | Thomas Lambert
GIRARD Nancy A. DiLoreto and Thomas J. Lambert were united in marriage Sept. 4 at St. Rose Church
Amy Restle | Brian Peebles
BOARDMAN The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at St. Luke Church as Amy Restle
Angela Walla | Stephen Suszczynski
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Angela Helen Walla and Stephen Robert Suszczynski, both of Youngstown,
Carmen Garzona | Michael Shannon
MORRIS, Conn. The Winvian in Morris, Conn., was the setting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28 for the wedding
Courtney Pellin | Wayne Olinger
BOARDMAN Courtney Pellin and Wayne Olinger, both of Warren, were united in marriage in an Oct. 15
Calendar features Salem churches
Calendar features Salem churches SALEM In keeping with the “Churches of Salem” theme chosen for
HELOISE: Medical binder can help staff
Dear Heloise: Keep a binder book current with the medical information about the person for whom you
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Poems offer reasons to give thanks
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Readers: Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are fortunate
Fossilized dinosaur egg nest to premiere Friday at Ohio museum
A fossilized nest of eggs laid by an unknown species of dinosaur is part of an exhibit that makes its world premiere Friday at an Ohio museum.
Holiday Showcase at Eastwood art gallery Dec. 18-19
The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host its first Holiday Showcase, a youth fine and performing arts fest, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Eastwood Expo Center.
YSU snaps 34-game skid
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Brandi Brown tried as hard as she could to hide
Volunteers deliver turkey & TLC to Valley seniors
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON Millions of people will spend today with family,
East Side blue spruce becomes Youngstown's Christmas tree
East Side blue spruce becomes city’s Christmas tree By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Ursuline intends to practice again next week
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Ursuline High is the one Mahoning Valley football
Sulskis nets 20 in YSU men’s victory
The Thanksgiving festivities got started a little early at the Beeghly Center as the Youngstown State men’s basketball team defeated Toledo 73-67 to remain undefeated at home in three games.
Uncle Sam shoves Mr. Nice Guy off shelves
DEA moves to make fake marijuana illegal By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com The Drug
Phantoms shave Ice, 2-1
Quinn Smith and Ty Loney scored goals as the Youngstown Phantoms posted their first win on home ice in more than a month.
Lawsuit threatened over résumés to Kasich
The Enquirer COLUMBUS Gov.-elect John Kasich and the chairman of his nonprofit transition
Boise St. chief mocks claim by OSU’s Gee
Associated Press COLUMBUS Boise State’s president said his counterpart at Ohio State’s claim
Crash kills 1 on I-76
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com On one of the heaviest travel days of the year, the Ohio State
Delhomme returns as Browns starter
Associated Press BEREA Jake Delhomme has spent much of his first season with Cleveland in a
The Package plans encore to help needy again this year
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown One local band is doing its part to help those in
Collection effort at Packard hall to benefit vets in nursing homes
Staff report WARREN A collection will be taken from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at
Group sounds warning alarm on unsafe toys
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS An advocacy group is making its annual plea for shoppers
A SIMPLER HOLIDAY
Greg and Maggie Bayne, of Austintown, look at a new refrigerator at Best Buy in Boardman. Greg, an employee at General Motors, said his economic situation is improving, adding he has had only three days off in the last month and a half. “I don’t do black Friday; its gotten too ridiculous,” he said.
Giving thanks with a rabbit
Opinion: My father Giovanni started hunting at age 12, in 1904, high in the Apennine Mountains of Agnone,
Heed our president’s call on this day of thanks, giving
Editorial: “As Americans gather for the time-honored Thanksgiving Day meal, let us rejoice in the abundance
Selected local stocks
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A most American holiday
Opinion: Americans are the most religious people in the developed world, yet Thanksgiving has become our most
CD RATES
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Business Digest || GM recalls trucks
General Motors recalls pickups DETROIT More than 192,000 General Motors and Isuzu midsize pickup
Red Cross helping Erie families displaced by fires
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. Celines Carino was asleep with her family the morning of Nov. 8 when
Van Gundy defends Heat’s Spoelstra
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. How’s this for a tame twist in the Sunshine State rivalry:
URSULINE News and notes
Grades in order: Ursuline senior RB Akise Teague has had to deal with inaccurate Internet
New This Week
New This Week Burlesque (PG-13) A small-town singer aims to save a Los Angeles lounge. Regal
A Cicero with a future
Opinion: WASHINGTON Winning California’s state lottery with the first ticket he bought put Kevin McCarthy,
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Rock musician Donnie Iris will appear at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Boardman
Free program
Free program YOUNGSTOWN St. Elizabeth Health Center, 1044 Belmont Ave., is offering a free
‘Rama Lama Ding Dong’ and other Youngstown sounds
This edition of Vibe features an overview of musical treats coming out nationally this holiday
Art gallery plans inaugural Holiday Showcase
Staff report NILES The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host its first Holiday
Thanks for bringing Santa to town
Opinion: Thanks for bringing Santa to town I went into Crouse True Value Hardware in North Lima recently
Birth parents seek, provide support
By Rita Price Columbus Dispatch She last saw her son a few weeks ago at his flag-football game.
THANKSGIVING MEALS | Where to go
List of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churches as submitted to The
WORLD & NATION || Blast ends hope for miners’ survival
Blast ends hope for miners’ survival GREYMOUTH, New Zealand Elation over a possible rescue
Top 25 | Wednesday’s games
MEN No. 2 Michigan St. 76, No. 13 Washington 71 LAHAINA, Hawaii Kalin Lucas scored 29 points
Blacks are struggling with 72% unmarried-mothers rate
Associated Press HOUSTON One recent day at Dr. Natalie Carroll’s OB-GYN practice, inside a low-
Rendell signs public-pension, recycling bills
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell has signed bills that reduce pension benefits
Bluffton bounces Hiram, 71-60
Staff report HIRAM Will Pope’s 22 points and 12 rebounds on Wednesday led the Bluffton College
No talking trash here: Students dive for dinner
McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Dumpster diving is far from a fad with UNC Charlotte
Ohio company’s inflatables to be in Macy’s parade
Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ohio It’s time for holiday music, pumpkin pie and gigantic
Officials help delay teenager’s deportation
Associated Press CINCINNATI A U.S. senator and a congressman from Ohio have helped gain some
Consumers earned, spent more in Oct.
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans earned more and spent more last month, and the number of
Art show and sale featuring students’ work to begin Friday
Staff report NILES The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host a holiday show and sale
US: China must restrain North Korea
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration urged China to press North Korea to halt
Div. II Chaminade upsets Oklahoma
Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii Little Chaminade played the David role to perfection again.
Crews put out fire at school
Welder ignites minor blaze at W. Reserve By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER
Dinosaur exhibit comes to Ohio
Associated Press CINCINNATI A fossilized nest of eggs laid by an unknown species of dinosaur is
Rangers, Ducks make trade
Associated Press NEW YORK The Rangers have acquired Stu Bickel from the Anaheim Ducks for Nigel
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Sheriff: Suspect escaped saying he had to vomit
Associated Press MIDDLE POINT, Ohio Authorities say a man claiming he had to vomit escaped from
Miller misses Pens game
Associated Press BUFFALO The Buffalo Sabres were without starting goalie Ryan Miller and center
newsmakers
newsmakers George Lopez’s wife files for divorce LOS ANGELES George Lopez and his wife of 17
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Domestic relations Shalonda McKinney and Oscar Thorpe, dissolution
Awww ... zoos’ animal babies help make conservation cute
Associated Press LOS ANGELES What makes a good baby picture? On ZooBorns.com, the babies have to
Black Friday: A closer look at the shopping tradition
A closer look at the shopping tradition Associated Press NEW YORK If Thanksgiving is the feast
Companies yank cord on residential phone books
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. What’s black and white and read all over? Not the white pages,
AmVets Post 290, Route 193 and Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna.
AmVets Post 290, Route 193 and Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna. Sat: Gary Pirrung and Sam Trino, 8:30
Poll: Holiday shoppers cautious with credit
Associated Press WASHINGTON As the holiday shopping frenzy hits a fever pitch this weekend, a
Health costs to rise for Columbiana Co. workers
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Columbiana County commissioners plan to
Helping find cancer
Salem Community Hospital has Dual-128 CT scanner By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM
Colleges struggle to recruit men
Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA As a white male from the suburbs of New York, Brendan Scheld
Banning earmarks is a start
Opinion: Banning earmarks is a start Columbus Dispatch: Banning earmarks in federal spending won’t do much
Akron- Canton airport receives kudos
Canton Repository GREEN Akron-Canton Airport has been judged the best alternative to major
Thanksgiving films chase female audience
By John Horn Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The best Thanksgiving clash won’t be over who has
Textbook-rental programs prove no cure for rising costs
Associated Press NEW YORK Textbook-rental programs at many of the nation’s colleges — touted as
BUSIEST, LEAST BUSY Airports at Thanksgiving
Busiest Chicago O’Hare International Los Angeles International Boston Logan International
A Thanksgiving gesture to those who serve
Patrol officers included in South Side church’s outreach By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
AUDITIONS
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US warns of likely harm from files’ release
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration said Wednesday it has alerted Congress and
Senate caves in on BPA ban
Opinion: Senate caves in on BPA ban Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: An effort to ban the controversial chemical
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Nateisha Gillam, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 23. Kevin
Metro digest || Jabali celebration
Jabali celebration youngstown The 11th annual Jabali African Cultural Celebration will be at
Buckeyes’ mission: Tie up Shoelace
Associated Press COLUMBUS There’s this problem Ohio State has this week in preparing for
girls basketball preview — district
AUSTINTOWN FITCH Coach: Stacie Cepin (2nd year). 2009-10 record: 5-16. OHSAA division: I.
Airport protest fails to get off the ground
Associated Press CHICAGO The big Opt-Out looked like a big bust Wednesday as Thanksgiving
Low-carb diet eases heartburn
Q. Heartburn has been my constant companion for years. I was always taking antacids or acid-
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2010. There are 36 days left in the year. This is
Eighth Whale lets music do the talking
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The members of Pittsburgh-based band Eighth Whale, which
Holiday music guide || New releases that will get your gift-giving juices flowing
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s nothing worse than trying to pick out the
Asleep corrects course as studio session nears
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The members of Asleep had an epiphany this year at South by
— F.Y.I. —
Caroling figures at Sutliff Museum WARREN The Sutliff Museum is exhibiting a collection of
Butler museum sets holiday arts sale
YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., will present the 40th annual
Help for the jobless
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Voters clearly want lawmakers to ease the nation’s unemployment
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Kathryn Crosby is 77. Singer Percy Sledge is 70. Actor-game-show host Ben Stein
Festive holiday spirit in Mahoning Commons
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Organizations and businesses in the Mahoning Commons area will celebrate
Homeless man guilty of trespassing released from jail
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The homeless man allegedly beaten by
Steelers focused on the present
Associated Press PITTSBURGH There’s an unwritten rule in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room
oddly enough
oddly enough Shop owner sells himself $1.8 million lotto ticket BELLE VERNON, Pa A western
Hockey tournament
Hockey tournament canfield The Canfield High School Hockey Thanksgiving tournament will be
Request for gifts
Request for gifts YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House is requesting Christmas gifts for homeless children
Wednesday, November 24 (98 stories)
Local band to collect food for needy at Friday concert
One local band is doing its part to help those in need of a good meal even after Thanksgiving has passed.
Sale of local artwork starts Friday at Eastwood gallery
The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host a holiday show and sale featuring artwork created by local students and adults beginning Friday and ending Jan. 2.
Big 'Opt-Out' big bust
The big Opt-Out looked like a big bust Wednesday as Thanksgiving travelers around the country patiently submitted to full-body scans and pat-down searches rather than create havoc on one of the busiest flying days of the year.
Anti-Facebook pastor steps down after past sexual three-way revealed
A pastor who barred church officials from using Facebook, saying it can lead to adultery, is temporarily stepping down from the pulpit following his admission that he engaged in a three-way sexual relationship a decade ago.
Former GOP leader Tom DeLay convicted of money laundering
Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay - once one of the most powerful and feared Republicans in Congress - was convicted Wednesday on charges he illegally funneled corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002.
Collection for veterans in nursing homes
A collection will be taken from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Packard Music Hall for the 600 patients living in the state’s two nursing homes for veterans — one in Sandusky, an hour west of Cleveland, and one in Georgetown, 45 minutes east of Cincinnati.
Accused serial cat killer cleared of charges
MIAMI — Prosecutors on Wednesday dropped their case against accused serial cat killer Tyler Weinman
Homeless man sentenced today
The homeless man a witness saw beaten by teens, then arrested for criminal trespassing, has been released from jail one day before Thanksgiving.
Coroner finds toddler’s death at Staples Center to be an accident
LOS ANGELES — The L.A. County coroner has determined that the death of a toddler who fell from a
Fire at Western Reserve school this morning
School officials in the Western Reserve district are thankful that a fire at the construction site of the new K-12 building did not cause serious damage.
Judge reaches out to holdouts in 9/11 health suit
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal judge overseeing a major legal settlement for thousands of ground zero
Lawyer takes stand in fee fight with Brunei prince
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer locked in a multimillion-dollar dispute with Brunei’s Prince Jefri Bolkiah
Family of 5 kids in Calif ride collapse gets $3.4M
ANGELS CAMP, Calif. (AP) — The family of five children injured in a Northern California carnival
One lane of I-76 westbound open following accident
North Jackson Interstate 76 just West of the Ohio Turnpike entrance/exit ramps is now open to one
Crash kills one, injures one and blocks I-76 westbound
Staff report NORTH JACKSON An early morning accident on Interstate 76 has left one person dead
Demolition delayed for Penguins’ former home
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Officials in Pittsburgh have approved plans to knock down the longtime home of the
Man accused in game warden slaying heads to court
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting a Pennsylvania game warden near
I-76 westbound closed by crash
Interstate 76 westbound is currently closed just west of the Ohio Turnpike due to a crash. Motorists
Va. jury begins 2nd day of piracy deliberations
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Jurors in Virginia have started their second day of deliberations in the trial
Pot charged dropped as Pa. lawmaker fined $50
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania lawmaker has been fined $50 plus court costs for disorderly
Police: Vandalism possibly connected to G-20
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say vandals who smashed windows at Pittsburgh businesses, causing thousands
Vick urges high schoolers to show kindness toward animals
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick urged high school students in Connecticut to show kindness toward animals on Tuesday.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SATURDAY North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will sponsor a breakfast buffet from 7
Kathryn Kingsley | Jeremy Brown
YOUNGSTOWN Kathryn Kingsley, a daughter of Tom and Sue Kingsley of Boardman, and Jeremy Brown, a
Jessica Yarter | Christopher Naughton
WEIRTON, W.VA. Jessica Rees Yarter and Christopher John Naughton were united in marriage at 4 p.m.
Chelsea Jordon | Charles Brosko
AUSTINTOWN The marriage of Chelsea Jordon and Charles Brosko, both of Youngstown, was solemnized
Correct number given
Correct number for “Be a Santa to a Senior”; Santa schedules visit to Packard Museum; Holiday celebration to be family event
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Andy’ should be tested for ADD
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am running out of patience with my 24-year-old
3 Mahoning entities garner recycling awards
Three Mahoning County entities have received awards for their efforts to recycle, reuse and reduce waste.
Ursuline Seniors Feel the Rush
Led by pass rushers Jordan Markota and Keil’n Thruston, the Irish D is hungry
15-time OVI offender gets 10 years in prison
Judge Andrew Logan ordered Keith Urso to spend 10 years behind bars for his 15th drunken-driving conviction.
Game On: No love for UM
In a turn of events almost unthinkable a decade ago, “The Game” has become an annual excuse for Ohio State to celebrate and Michigan to stew.
Officer to help Springfield students empower themselves during threats
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN School resource officer Sgt. Ken Goist sat
JoePa says he’s coming back in 2011
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Joe Paterno plans to return as Penn State coach next season,
Thankful thoughts shared at mayor’s prayer breakfast
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com GIRARD Cynthia E. Anderson shared why she was thankful
Jon Diebler scores 20, but Buckeyes struggle
Associated Press COLUMBUS David Lighty wasn’t thankful for how No. 3 Ohio State played. That’s
Pupils encouraged to share good feelings
Are you a Bucketfiller or a Bucketdipper? Students at Lloyd Elementary are striving for the former.
YSU's Brandi Brown enjoys new system
After spending last season as a 5-foot-11, back-to-the-basket freshman post player, one of the biggest questions surrounding Brandi Brown
Strickland pardons 33, grants six commutations
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland granted pardons or commuted the
Poland voters will decide on additional levy in May
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Voters will see an additional Poland school levy
Police seek suspect in shooting in Pa.
Police have a warrant for the arrest of a man they believe shot another man to death outside a bar in the city.
No more Mr. Nice Guy
Scrapes and bruises cover the right side of Brandon Ouellette’s face as the 15-year-old sits outside his Austintown home Tuesday evening. Ouellette said he hallucinated after smoking Mr. Nice Guy, a legal herbal-blend incense, which he said caused him to dive face-first into a curb. He landed in the hospital with scrapes, cuts, breathing trouble and symptoms of a drug overdose.
FBI got groove back
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords You may be too young to remember J. Edgar Hoover. He led the
New program for Ohio homebuyers
New program for Ohio homebuyers columbus The Ohio Housing Finance Agency announced Tuesday the
Obama pledges to defend South Korea
2 South Korean Marines died in skirmishes with North Korea Associated Press INCHEON, South Korea
Southington man faces rape charges
Staff report warren A Southington man is accused of multiple sex offenses and is scheduled to
Families, friends mourn victims found in tree
Associated Press GAHANNA Mourners carried sunflowers and baseballs as they left a visitation
Selected local stocks
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Dark musical comedy will benefit 2 theaters
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com The first collaboration between the Oakland Center for
Elections board certifies Waddell as new mayor of Newton Falls
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Board of Elections has certified that Lyle A. Waddell is
Kasich names workers’ comp bureau chief
Associated Press WAUSEON, Ohio Five years ago, Ohio’s agency for injured workers was at the
Kent holds off Urbana; Howard scores 17 for Butler
Associated Press CLEVELAND Justin Greene scored 20 points, Carlton Guyton 15, and Justin Manns
Jawbone does not belong to Holloway
Jawbone does not belong to Holloway SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico A jawbone found on an Aruba beach
Attorney charged with bribing official
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland attorney has been indicted on charges that accuse him of
Federal League to stay at 7 schools
Staff report The Federal League will remain at seven teams for the foreseeable future. The
UConn holds off Spartans
Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii Kemba Walker scored 30 points and hit a key jumper with less
Patriots vow no letdown vs. Detroit
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The New England Patriots shouldn’t worry about a letdown
VA: Vet’s suicide shows changes needed
Associated Press DAYTON An investigation concludes that staffers at an Ohio Veterans Affairs
Hendrick Motorsports makes sweeping changes to lineups
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Hendrick Motorsports made sweeping changes to its organization
Woman faces charges for fires in trash bins
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman A woman accused of starting two trash-bin fires at
Rangers’ Hamilton is runaway MVP
Associated Press NEW YORK Josh Hamilton thought back to the days when his career was derailed by
Insider-trading probe goes into legal gray area
Associated Press NEW YORK The aggressive push federal prosecutors are making against potential
Mahoning officials honor groups for recycling efforts
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three Mahoning County entities have received awards
Alternate restoration plan heard
Springfield Township residents heard an alternate plan Monday for restoring an area in the northeast section of the township in the wake of Essroc’s cessation of mining operations.
Carl Pelini apologizes for scrap on field
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. The apologies are piling up at Nebraska. Defensive coordinator
Local births
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Marnie Taylor and William Sefcik, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 19.
2 plead not guilty to murder charges
Two men accused of murder have pleaded not guilty in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court but remain held in the Mahoning County Justice Center.
Some top government VIPs get to skip airport security
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cabinet secretaries, top congressional leaders and an exclusive
Vatican: Condom use less evil than spreading AIDS
Associated Press VATICAN CITY In a seismic shift on one of the most profound — and profoundly
Vikings left to wonder what went wrong
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS In January, Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings were NFL
Kelly tested by on-field, off-field issues in 1st year
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Even by the standards of one of college football’s highest-
Treasury gets $11.7 billion from sale of General Motors stock
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Treasury Department says it has received $11.7 billion from the
25 protesters charged
Associated Press COLUMBUS Twenty-five protesters were arrested on criminal- trespass charges at
Oddly Enough
1,000 rescued rats are up for adoption in California; Rowdy Pa. school bus makes a stop at a police station; Men hold up NY pizza makers, then flee with wrong dough
Liberty, Girard and Hubbard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard: LIBERTY
Unemployment in Valley rises slightly
The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate edged up slightly last month
Tea-party backers’ views are far from the norm, polls find
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tea-party backers fashion themselves as “we the people,” but polls
This Day in History
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2010. There are 37 days left in the year.
Butterball's experts keep focus on cooking the perfect bird
Butterball's experts keep focus on cooking the perfect bird
THANKSGIVING MEALS | Where to go
List of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churches as submitted to The Vindicator
Refresher courses focus on Thanksgiving’s main course
By Emily Bryson York Chicago Tribune The bottom line from my eight hours attending Butterball
Add pumpkin to gingerbread for a healthful holiday treat
By Jill Wendholt Silva McClatchy Newspapers Looking for a colossal dose of carotenoids? Call
Cash for coins, collectibles
Mahoning Valley residents could receive instant cash for their coins and collectibles when
HELOISE: Vinegar keeps the washer clean
Dear Heloise: Is there some way to clean the inside of the dishwasher without using the pricey
The top-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Nov. 22
The top-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Nov. 22: Singles: v“Forget You
Airport security reflects contempt for people
Opinion: No country has better airport security than Israel — and no country needs it more, since Israel is
Study: Pill helps prevent HIV in gay men
Associated Press Scientists have an exciting breakthrough in the fight against AIDS. A pill
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew R. Barber, 30, of 4001 Howard St. #2,
Economy grows; unemployment remains high
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy grew a little faster over the summer than the government
Liven up turkey leftovers this year with berries
Many Americans are tempted to pack in as much food as possible on Thanksgiving, but there are
94% of holiday travelers use roads
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Michael Sommermeyer’s Thanksgiving plan goes like this: Load his wife
Findlay survives deep threats by Malone to stay perfect
Associated Press Findlay Findlay escaped a barrage of 3-pointers by Malone to remain unbeaten on
Local news digest
Donations sought; Public meeting; Pet adoptions; Robbery probed; World Soil Day; Demolition bids
Tuesday, November 23 (112 stories)
Cat and dog adoption sale on Black Friday
Angels for Animals will have a Black Friday Cat and Dog Adoption Sale from noon to 8 p.m. Friday.
Give your input on development of Meander watershed plan
A public meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District headquarters to discuss development of the Meander Creek Watershed Action Plan.
See "Dirt!" Dec. 3
The Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District will celebrate World Soil Day by screening the movie “Dirt!” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Trumbull County Agriculture and Family Education Center, 520 W. Main St.
Help homeless kids give a holiday gift to their moms
Every year homeless children living at Beatitude House have an opportunity to pick out a gift for their mothers, wrap it and put it under the Christmas tree. This is made possible through donations from the community.
Ex-Va. finance chief gets 10 years for wire fraud
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s former secretary of finance has been sentenced to 10 years in prison
Autopsy planned for boy who fell at Staples Center
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An autopsy is planned Tuesday for a 2-year-old boy who plunged to his death from
Logan’s cargo area evacuated after package found
BOSTON (AP) — A suspicious package has forced the evacuation of the cargo area of Boston’s Logan
Former NC GOV. Easley enters felony plea agreement
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley has entered a plea agreement over a
Canfield-McKinley girls basketball game rescheduled
The Canfield at Canton McKinley girls basketball game, scheduled for Saturday in Canton, has been
10 years in prison for Keith Urso’s 15th OVI conviction
WARREN Keith Urso of Warren, convicted of drunken driving for the 15th time, will spend 10 years
Man charged in 4 Boston killings held without bail
BOSTON (AP) — A man has been arraigned on murder and other charges in the shooting deaths of four
Economic growth slightly faster than first thought
WASHINGTON (AP) - The economy grew slightly faster last summer than first thought, benefiting from
Woman who survived brutal stabbing takes stand
PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — A woman severely wounded during a knife attack in her Yale home told a
Korean conflict, European debt weigh down stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in early trading after a skirmish between North and South Korea
Va. jury deliberating if 5 Somalis were pirates
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Jurors in Virginia are deliberating in the trial of five Somali men charged with
Program to provide gifts for lonely, needy senior citizens
As part of the “Be a Santa to a Senior” campaign, which delivers gifts to needy and isolated
Stocks head toward lower open on Korean conflict
NEW YORK (AP) — Fighting between North Korea and South Korea and ongoing worries about European debt
Men hold up NY pizza makers, flee with wrong dough
NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City say thieves held up the owners of a pizzeria and then fled
Charges dropped in Obama e-mail threat case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against a Northern California man who
Texas jurors deliberating fate of Tom DeLay
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas jurors in the money laundering trial of former U.S. House Majority
Pa. man gets 20 to 40 years in baseball bat death
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — An eastern Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for
Police: Shots fired at school bus
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police say someone opened fire on a school bus after students on board
The Spectrum, stalwart Philly arena, to be razed
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Demolition is scheduled to begin on a Philadelphia arena that hosted more than
Ex-official awaits ruling in Pa. sex-taping trial
CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania county commissioner is awaiting a judge’s verdict on
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
Brookfield High School Class of 2000 will have a reunion from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday at Laddie’s,
Advent workshop planned at Canfield church
Advent workshop CANFIELD An Advent workshop for all ages will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Clingy ‘Colette’ irritates one wife
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I regularly go camping with several
HELOISE: Develop an exit strategy at store
Dear Heloise: During the past month, when I’m leaving the grocery store, I have encountered people
Parents look beyond state ratings
By Marc KOVAC and Ashley LutheRN news@vindy.com Although state inspection records of child-
Metro area is ranked 160th-most dangerous
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown metropolitan area was the
Irish relish tales of the tapes
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Late Saturday night, not long after his team won its
Numbers favor newest USHL clubs
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints and Muskegon
City to balance budget without layoffs
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will use a combination of federal
YSU men's basketball team moves on
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum responded to
Boldon wants better mindset
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Before his team can learn how to win — something
Mentors helped Sikora secure coaching goal
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN It took 25 years before he had a football program that
Franklin declares candidacy for mayor
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Doug Franklin stressed his experience above all else in
Pretrial rulings made in Houser case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The jury selected for the trial of a man
Wolverines dispute what’s most at stake
Associated Press COLUMBUS Each year, the players and coaches from Michigan and Ohio State talk
Spikers volley for JO spots
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Thunder Volleyball Club will hold the second of
No good foods or bad foods
Opinion: By J. JUSTIN WILSON Center for Consumer Freedom Mark Haub decided he was going on a diet. But
Has justice been served?
Opinion: The Birmingham (Ala.) News: When an Alabama state trooper shot and killed Jimmie Lee Jackson in
North Korea’s artillery attack spotlights its nuclear program
Editorial: North Korea’s bombing Tuesday of the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong undermines the Obama
Will abortion be an issue?
Opinion: As Democrats continue to sift through the electoral ashes of the midterm meltdown, a number of
THANKSGIVING | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
Salem project provides meals for holiday
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Salem Thanksgiving Community Meal project will
As state funds dry up, need grows for volunteers for kids
Opinion: Help Ohio’s after-school programs While driving through the Mahoning Valley, I see
Chargers wallop Broncos
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Patrick Crayton and Darren Sproles turned short passes from Philip
nfl roundup
nfl roundup News & notes Raiders: The NFL says defensive tackle Richard Seymour would be fined
VFW contest winners announced
Staff report Washingtonville Commander Paul Kramer and Ladies Auxiliary President MaryAnn Milsom
Assailant in beating with bat sentenced with a bat
Warren teen pleads guilty, gets 2 years By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Johntee Daniel,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Richard and Jill Malloy, Austintown, girl, Nov. 18. Asheen
Police suspect teenagers attempted robberies
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating attempted robberies in the city believed to
Ribbon-cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set YOUNGSTOWN The city and Youngstown State University will have a ribbon-
Student hair-a-thon
Student hair-a-thon Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s cosmetology program will host
Public voting set to begin for ‘2011: Assignment Youngstown’
Staff report youngstown Public voting begins this week for “2011: Assignment Youngstown,” a
Head custodian questions decision
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mark MacLochlan, head custodian at Boardman
THANKSGIVING MEALS | Where to go
List of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churches as submitted to The
Plumlee leads Duke; Kentucky, Baylor win
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Mason Plumlee scored a career-high 25 points had 12 rebounds
Man, 39, shot to death outside New Castle bar
Man, 39, shot to death outside New Castle bar new castle, pa. A New Castle man died in a
Public funds pay for $12,752 prison skillets
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board has approved up to $70,000
Students go Gaga in video
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Girard High School digital-media class students
Suspect in Ohio killings waives hearing
By Allison Manning Columbus Dispatch MOUNT VERNON Attorneys for the man suspected of killing
Police: Man held gun to head of girlfriend
Staff report struthers A man was arrested after police discovered him holding a loaded gun to
Salem library surpasses 1M-page goal
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM What do you do when you reach the goal of 1
349 die in stampede
349 die in stampede PHNOM PENH, Cambodia Thousands of people stampeded during a festival in the
Failure to finish frustrates Browns
Associated Press BEREA Normally, any NFL team that forces six turnovers wins. These Cleveland
Panel faces unique issues
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Confusion remains about who will oversee
Buckeyes roll to easy win
Associated Press COLUMBUS It didn’t take long for Samantha Prahalis to make her presence felt in
Pens win in Florida
Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. Chris Conner scored his first goal of the season with 7:04
Pope seeks to start debate on condoms to battle AIDS
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI sought to “kick-start a debate” when he said
GM’s return may aid Obama in Midwest
Associated Press WASHINGTON Playing defense on the economy, President Barack Obama may have
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus, 6:15 p.m., room 11; regular meeting, 7 p.m.,
Writer remembered
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In late October, I asked Chuck Housteau to cover a
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory A. Morelli, 33, of 512 Fifth St., Struthers,
TSA chief to travelers: Tough security steps are necessary
Associated Press WASHINGTON With Thanksgiving holiday travel gearing up, the White House said
Remains may be those of Ohio woman
Associated Press BELLAIRE, Ohio Authorities believe they have found the remains of an elderly
Vikings fire Childress; Frazier is replacement
Associated Press EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Hastily hired five seasons ago to bring order to a
Despite fines and flags, Steelers’ hits continue
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James Harrison and the Pittsburgh Steelers thrive on physicality in
Salem properties vandalized with spray paint
Staff report SALEM A vandal with spray paint hit portions of the city Friday night. Paint was
Reds’ Votto easily wins MVP vote
Associated Press NEW YORK Joey Votto and Albert Pujols had a long conversation behind the
Irish prime minister faces early election over bailout
Associated Press DUBLIN The Irish government stood on the brink of collapse Monday, a day after
As more families sink into poverty, a Valley group comes to the rescue
Geri Sterbian, left, and Cheri Douglas, volunteers for Neighborhood Ministries and twin sisters, double up to make sure each Thanksgiving box gets an equal amount of food. Volunteers packed the boxes Monday at the agency’s Campbell offices for 75 families who need supplies for the holiday.
Report: Nuclear-weapons drivers sometimes got drunk
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal agents hired to transport nuclear weapons and components
Aqua Ohio has new president
Aqua Ohio has new president Struthers Aqua America, Inc., parent company of Aqua Ohio, has
One state is not a solution
Opinion: Moshe Arens, a former Israeli defense minister and ambassador to Washington, is a tough-talking hawk
Deficit panel needs a reality check
Opinion: By W. LEE HAMMOND McClatchy-Tribune Deficit reduction is a thankless task, but there must be a
Thank the turkey handler
Opinion: By David L. OSTENDORF McClatchy-Tribune Before you carve into your Thanksgiving turkey, please
GM stock wavers at beginning of first full week
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors stock gyrated between losses and gains Monday as it
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2010. There are 38 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
In some places, foreclosures have been good for business
Associated Press CAPE CORAL, Fla. Across the nation, troubled homeowners have cheered the news
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.29 .24 Avalon
Top-grossing movies in U.S. and Canadian theaters for the weekend of Nov. 19-21, as reported by
Top-grossing movies in U.S. and Canadian theaters for the weekend of Nov. 19-21, as reported by
Will Obama face primary?
Opinion: By Joshua Spivak Los Angeles Times Republicans may think that their midterm triumph bodes ill
Markets end mixed amid anxiety
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks pared their losses and ended narrowly mixed Monday amid anxiety
Watch out for the deer
Opinion: Burlington County (N.J.) Times: Late October and early November are to car insurance agents what tax
It is premature to talk about an increase in tuition at YSU
Editorial: Youngstown State University President Cynthia Anderson has ordered an 8.5 percent reduction in the
Report details goofs, hero in ending Gulf of Mexico gusher
Associated Press WASHINGTON A single picture from a cell-phone camera may have saved the Gulf of
Those laid off from Polyair are eligible for assistance
Staff report Youngstown Workers laid off from a Youngstown packing- products manufacturing
Clean energy woes
Opinion: By Christopher C. HORNER and WILLIAM YEATMAN McClatchy-Tribune For most businesses, Election Day
newsmakers
newsmakers Woman in Sheen incident plans to sue NEW YORK Aftershocks continue from Charlie
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Brazilians are broadcasting funerals over the Internet SAO PAULO A funeral home
Monday, November 22 (82 stories)
Conner helps Penguins beat Panthers 3-2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Chris Conner scored his first goal of the season with 7:04 remaining in the
Franklin says he’ll run for Warren mayor
WARREN Doug Franklin stressed his experience above all else in announcing Monday that he’ll seek
Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Hazel Street extension
YOUNGSTOWN The city and Youngstown State University will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.
Order blocking Okla. Islamic law measure extended
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge has extended a restraining order blocking an Oklahoma
Hate crime victim’s estate sues NY authorities
NEW YORK (AP) — The estate of an Ecuadorean immigrant killed in a 2008 confrontation with a mob of
Searchers seek gunman in Utah ranger shooting
MOAB, Utah (AP) — Searchers combed the rugged red rock terrain near Moab for a third day today in
Defense attorney: DeLay committed no crime
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Defense attorneys tell jurors in the closing arguments of Tom DeLay’s money
Youngstown’s crime rating improves in national study
The Youngstown metropolitan area’s was the 160th most dangerous area in the country last year,
Youth gets two years for Warren ball bat assault
WARREN Johntee Daniel, 17, the Warren boy who hit 15-year-old Verdarell Lowery in the head with a
Family of Americans in Iran: Case taking too long
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family members of three Americans facing espionage charges in Iran say news of a
TSA pat-down leaves Mich. man covered in urine
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — A bladder cancer survivor from Michigan who wears a bag that collects his
TSA chief: Body scan boycott would be mistake
WASHINGTON (AP) - With one of the year’s busiest traveling days fast approaching, the Obama
Stocks slip on concerns Euro crisis will spread
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are down sharply in early trading as concerns grow that the European
Hearing to begin in Okla. on Islamic law lawsuit
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma will decide whether to block a constitutional
Boys dies in fall from luxury suite at Lakers game
LOS ANGELES A toddler has died after falling 50 feet from a luxury suite at the Los Angeles Lakers
Facebook foe pastor offers to resign over affair
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey pastor who believes Facebook leads to infidelity has
Boy dies in fall from luxury suite at Lakers game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A toddler has died after falling 50 feet from a luxury suite at the Los Angeles
Police: Man punched, burned taxi driver
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia man is facing assault charges after he allegedly burned a cab
Security guard wounded by suspected shoplifter
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A security guard is hospitalized after being pistol-whipped and shot in the
Holiday luncheon is fundraiser for historic meeting house project
HUBBARD Harding Park Meeting House Building Committee will sponsor its second annual tea luncheon
Community invited to tree-lighting event
Community invited to tree-lighting event GREENVILLE, Pa. UPMC Horizon Greenville Auxiliary is
Family day at Camp Fitch is scholarship fundraiser
The public is invited to join in a celebration of the holiday season from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at the
HELOISE: Storing a watch? Remove battery
Dear Heloise: I have several fashion watches that I wear only occasionally. To keep the battery
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Romance has left their marriage
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to an absolutely amazing man for
High-ranked child centers focus on details
Administrators and owners of day care centers that perform well on state inspections say keeping up with regulations is a daily task.
Fire guts troubled East Side market
A fire has destroyed a food market on Youngstown’s East Side that city officials had considered shutting down as a nuisance.
Downtown Delight: Old Ward Bakery serves as backdrop for holiday art show
Old Ward Bakery serves as backdrop for holiday art show By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com
Ethnic fair in Poland intertwines food, entertainment, merchandise
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND The foods varied widely — everything from baklava to
Browns can’t take advantage of Jaguars turnovers, lose at the end
“They could have buried us.” Those were the gleeful words of a coach whose team survived six offensive turnovers and won the game.
Clinics draw 50% fewer for flu shots
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It is as important to get a flu shot this
TRAVEL DAZE: More than 1.64 million Ohioans will be traveling for Thanksgiving
By Elise Franco As Thanksgiving approaches, people are preparing for what is one of the most heavily-traveled holiday weekends of the year.
YSU initiative puts focus on energizing the economy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Imagine a fragment so small it fits on the
Local news digest: Building damaged
The Victorian Players building, 702 Mahoning Ave., was damaged during an accident about 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
OSU a big favorite against Michigan
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan hopes to spoil Ohio State’s plans to win a seventh
Multivehicle crash closes part of 422 422
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Canfield Post, and Coitsville fire and police personnel were on the
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In the “Rating the Valley’s Child Care Centers” story on Sunday’s Page A1, Wee Care Day
Eagles knock off Giants behind Vick and McCoy
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA LeSean McCoy ran 50 yards for the go-ahead score on a fourth-and-1
Longtime federal judge in West Virginia dies
Associated Press WHEELING, W.Va. Longtime West Virginia federal Judge Robert E. Maxwell has
San Francisco shut out by Buccaneers
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The inexperienced Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been waiting all
Bills rally to beat Bengals
Associated Press CINCINNATI Down 31-14 at halftime, the one-win Buffalo Bills got angry. Angry
Search continues for ranger shooter
Search continues for ranger shooter MOAB, Utah The search for a gunman accused of critically
Envoy: N. Korean nuclear claim not a surprise
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea The U.S. special envoy for North Korea said today that
EU, IMF agree to provide emergency bailout to Ireland
Associated Press DUBLIN Debt-struck Ireland formally appealed Sunday for a massive EU-IMF loan
NY-to-Moscow flight returns safely after engine fails
Associated Press NEW YORK A Moscow-bound flight carrying more than 200 people returned safely to
Boise State closes gap in BCS
Associated Press Boise State has pushed closer to TCU in the latest BCS standings and seems primed
Believers have mixed reaction to pope’s remarks on condoms
Associated Press COLUMBUS Some Catholic believers in the Americas greeted Pope Benedict XVI’s
Martinez KOs Williams
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Sergio Martinez was a good enough athlete in his native
Study: Kids’ ER visits fell after withdrawal of cold meds
Associated Press CHICAGO Removing cough and cold medicines for very young children from store
If not Cornwell, who?
Opinion: If not Cornwell, who? I was living and working on the North Side of Youngstown in June 1996. The
Consultant must conduct thorough review of MYCAP
For the next three months, the Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership will be under the
This day in history
Today is Monday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2010. There are 39 days left in the year. Associated
Oddly enough
ODDLY ENOUGH Pizza-shop video leads to court HICKORY, N.C A North Carolina woman accused of
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott
Community events
Mahoning county Youngstown: Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., will serve a dinner from 11 a.m.
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Trumbull County Court Filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Midfirst Bank v. Sandra D. Sherosky et al, foreclosure.
With no sales tax, NH hotels target holiday shoppers
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. Hotels and inns in sales-tax-free New Hampshire are trying to
Electric cars thrill, worry utilities
Associated Press NEW YORK The first mass-market electric cars go on sale next month, and the
Survey: Recovery will remain steady, slow
Associated Press NEW YORK The pace of the U.S. economic recovery will remain steady but slow in
Newsmakers
newsmakers Ex-bunny convicted of murder dies MILWAUKEE The prison escape of former Playboy
Business news in brief
Consumer spending rises in early Nov. NEW YORK Shoppers spent a bit more in early November,
Entertainment news in brief
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Sacred choral music at two concerts Salem Youth Chorus will present “A Sound
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
A mom’s maze through ADHD
Opinion: By Katherine Ellison Los Angeles Times Like many parents of a challenging child, I was quietly
Bieber named favorite artist
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Justin Bieber’s first American Music Awards was perfection. The
Game warden who was slain is remembered
Associated Press WAYNESBORO, Pa. A game warden killed during a poaching investigation was
Patdown flap touches core of freedoms
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Fifty years ago, William F. Buckley wrote a memorable complaint about the fact that
Late home payments rise in NE states
Associated Press NEW YORK Late mortgage payments jumped sharply in several Northeastern states
Don’t misuse ‘rape’
Opinion: By Beatriz Terrazas McClatchy-Tribune Nov. 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of
Video game review
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ Grade: B Details: for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; $59.99
Sticking it to the unemployed
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Washington is poised to stop providing extended unemployment benefits despite the
Winners of the 38th annual American Music Awards
Winners of the 38th annual American Music Awards, presented Sunday: Soul/R&B Album: Usher,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.05 .07 Avalon
Add another to the endangered list, the blue fin tuna
Opinion: By Rob Kramer McClatchy-Tribune It’s been said that patience is a virtue. But while patience
Youth theater to present two events
Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will present two events this holiday season.
NO CONTEST: Steelers rout Raiders with awesome defense
Steelers rout Raiders with awesome defense Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Steelers returned
Robot to enter New Zealand mine to take photos, test air
Associated Press GREYMOUTH, New Zealand Rescue officials were preparing today to send a high-
Johnson claims fifth NASCAR crown
Second-place finish at Ford 400 ensures another title for driver By Reid Spencer Sporting News
Sunday, November 21 (103 stories)
Browns give one away to Jaguars
Maurice Jones-Drew followed a 75-yard reception with a 1-yard touchdown dive, and the Jacksonville
No contest: Steelers rout Raiders 35-3
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Steelers returned to the Steel Curtain days of the 1970s. The
Ursuline in familiar ground — state semifinals
By john Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com AURORA With the Division V, Region 17 championship trophy
State-of-the-art materials lab at YSU partners with business for jobs growth
The Center for Advanced Materials at Youngstown State University, which opened last April, allows students to conduct research on such tiny materials.
Thanksgiving travel in region will be up 11.2%, AAA estimates
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com As Thanksgiving approaches, people are preparing for what is
Day-care centers with no violations pay attention to details
By Ashley Luthern and Grace Wyler news@vindy.com Administrators and owners of day care
Flu shots in Valley decline 50 percent this year
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It is as important to get a flu shot this
Family hosts dinner to mark Franklins’ 50th
GIRARD Mr. and Mrs. Neil Franklin of Girard were honored on the occasion of their 60th wedding
55th anniversary is celebrated by the Spagnolas
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. John Spagnola of Poland celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Oct. 22.
Mr., Mrs. Klacik celebrate their 60th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN On Oct. 14, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Klacik of Austintown were honored by their family as
Brunners mark 50th with Mass and dinner
POLAND An anniversary Mass at Holy Family Church and dinner at Michael Alberini’s in Boardman
Anniversary dinner party honors Mr. and Mrs. Dietz
YOUNGSTOWN The family of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Dietz of Youngstown gathered at Vernon’s Cafe in
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday in the fellowship hall of St. Mark Church on
Young women to make debut at 55th annual Cinderella Ball
BOARDMAN “To Dream the I’m Possible Dream” is the theme chosen for the 55th annual Cinderella Ball
Kids’ Crew to brighten the holidays
BOARDMAN The Kids’ Crew of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley has planned two upcoming
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 pm. at the Youngstown Masonic
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Allergies have her missing grandkids
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: When my husband retired, our daughter asked us to
Downtown properties gobbled up for housing
Frangos-owned buildings sold to create apartments By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Better effort, but YSU can’t get elusive victory
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State had just enough to make IPFW
Federal developer sees ‘enthusiasm’ for living downtown
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 14 apartments at the downtown Federal
Moral victory? Forget it — Penguins suffer OT setback
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com AKRON Akron coach Keith Dambrot complimented YSU’s “better
Ursuline dominates Kirtland in Div. V
Ursuline dominates Kirtland in Div. V By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com AURORA It was No.
Luncheon celebrates adoption and foster program
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Even though Milton Taltoan of Campbell adopted his
Pet expo brings out animal lovers and ‘best friends’
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com NILES Many visitors to the Northeast Ohio Pet Expo
Buchtel shocks Cardinal Mooney
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Ravenna There wasn’t a whole lot Cardinal Mooney coach P.J.
Altman receives award for work in public health
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City Health District Commissioner
Phantoms lose at home again, by shutout
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A strong performance by the opposing goaltender
Program gets seniors online
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindyi.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. At first, Ed Cunningham, 67, wondered why
Court declines ex-chiropractor’s appeal
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined
Valley history museum sets holiday exhibit
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN The Arms Family Museum will open its “All Dolled Up” holiday exhibit
Is your child safe in Valley child-care centers?
Imagine that! Day Care in Columbiana is one of the few area day-care centers that had no violations from the state. Imagine that! teacher Joani Douglas paints a hand print on Matthew Colledge.
Rating the Valley's child care centers
An analysis by The Vindicator of the state-inspection database revealed local licensed child-care centers have been cited nearly 3,200 times during the past two years for violations. Today begins a three-part series examining what was discovered in the state reports.
Giving back to the soldiers becomes ... HER CROWNING GLORY
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CRAIG BEACH It breaks 7-year-old Cloey Essa’s heart to know
Pop-up stores fill in holiday landscape
McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. Pop-up stores are making their presence felt in time for
TCTC will offer classes on eBay
TCTC will offer classes on eBay Champion Trumbull Career and Technical Center’s Adult Training
Tech firms woo talent
Los Angeles Times SAN FRANCISCO Google Inc.’s decision to give all of its 23,300 employees a 10
Public should have a window into the workings of the court
Editorial: They are the people’s courts, these august chambers where matters of life and death, freedom and
Limelight Awards and achievements
Michael Robinson, interim director of Humility of Mary Home Health Services, recently received the
Blood Drives
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Bet on Republican control extending to casino panel
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Credit-card transfer deals: Is there a catch?
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Agenda Monday
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GM’s new lease on life
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ON THE FAST TRACK
Lawless Industries’ battery-powered motorcycle breaks records By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com
Harry Potter’s grave draws many tourists
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Nov. 13
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Hell’s Corner” by David Baldacci (Grand Central) 2. “Full Dark, No Stars”
NASCAR title comes down to today’s final race
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9-year-old leads mission to help soldiers overseas
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Gates warns of consequences if arms-reduction treaty is not ratified
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Penn St. runs away from Indiana
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Trumbull County courts
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BesTrade USA offers a better way to find a CD
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N. Dame beats Army at Yankee Stadium
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Security protests could disrupt holiday travel
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‘Elegant, soothing’
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Is natural HRT safer than Prempro?
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if you go to Fakes, Forgeries and Mysteries
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Angel Tree event WARREN Northeast Ohio Adoption Services is inviting donors and volunteers to an
Central Ohio victims dismembered
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“For the first time, astronomers have detected a planetary system in a stellar stream of
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Surplus food
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Years ago
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Tips for cutting specific flowers
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Election in Warren intriguing
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Warren illustrator proves he can spin a good tale
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Local duo slated for fights on Wednesday
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Exhibit sheds light on art forgeries
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Visit from old friend ‘The Doctor’ is in order
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Steelers, Raiders rekindle fierce rivalry at Heinz Field
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Aqua Ohio lifts boil alert for 11 communities
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Novel explains Islamic doctrine
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Global-warming talks set for 194 nations
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BIRTHS
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Obama: Troops to end combat in Afghanistan by ’14
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The absent young voters
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One Church-One Child was created in the early 1980s in Chicago by the Rev. George Clements and was
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Buckeyes get it done late
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record reviews
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Kennedy, Alden are repeat champions
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Thomas leads OSU to rout of Wilmington
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Pope opens door on condoms to fight HIV
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Rescuers to drill hole in coal mine
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Man pleads guilty in wife’s death
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Series taps into craft-beer makers
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Collectors seek vintage dining tables, chairs
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Jaguars hope to exact revenge on Cleveland
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MILESTONES
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Kehres wins 300th as MtU advances
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Centers with high level of violations manage to stay open
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Former Bazetta man led troubled life, now under suicide watch
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Mooney falls to Buchtel 35-10
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Ravenna There wasn’t a whole lot Cardinal Mooney coach P.J.
"All Dolled Up' at the Arms Museum
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Ursuline advances with 48-0 win
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Badger student's recycling slogan best of 450 entries
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Springfield Christmas tree sale starts Nov. 29
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Crews reopen 711 Connector, Interstate 680 after accident
YOUNGSTOWN All portions of the 711 Connector and Interstate 680 that authorities closed this
SOCIETY DIGEST
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GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Lori’ is great, except for moods
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HELOISE: Mobile groomers ease pet’s stress
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FOCAS sponsors holiday event as benefit for area children
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Butler Institute of American Art all decked out for the holidays
YOUNGSTOWN Preparations have been completed for the 40th annual American Holiday Fine Arts and
UPDATE: Portion of I-680 also closed after truck overturns on 711 Connector
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Traffic alert: Truck overturns causing closure of portion of 711 Connector
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No recount in Newton Falls mayor's race
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5-year-old left on Youngstown school bus
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Court finds fault with Girard court; award damages to Hubbard woman
A Hubbard woman and her attorney will receive a combined $11,750 as a result of Girard Municipal Court’s being unable to produce an audiotape and stenographic record of the woman’s 2003 trial.
Former YSU coach pleads guilty to drug charges
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Clergy’s calling: Calm Chaney
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city school district is calling on those
Man charged in assault gets plea deal, then frees himself from house arrest
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Late collapse costs Phantoms at home
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Humbug! Sheriff warns of Dec. 26 layoffs
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Mount Union opens playoffs
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West leads Hornets over Cavs
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Schools’ climate deemed adverse
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Buckeyes face tough test in Big Ten today at Iowa
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Sparking interest
‘Light the Wick’ brings entertainment scene into focus By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Sidney Crosby wins game in shootout for Penguins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby hasn’t scored this many goals so early in a season.
City gets $1.2M for cleanup at V&M
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city received a $1.23 million grant to
Weed and Seed effort gets results in Warren
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Results of the city’s first year of the federal Weed and
Girard must pay for court’s failure to produce items
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Hubbard woman and her attorney will receive a combined
Boil Alert Lifted; Ends disruption in 11 towns
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West is best for Illinois-Northwestern contest
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Ex-YSU coach likely to avoid jail time on 4 drug counts
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Boil-alert tips
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Girard man faces aggravated burglary charge
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Royster leads Penn St. vs. Indiana
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Waddell’s vote margin for mayor likely enough
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Warriors Inc. takes action for needy
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5-year-old boy left alone sleeping inside school bus
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SEC suspends Tenn. coach Pearl
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Martinez and Williams ready for their rematch
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Students serve up food, song
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Schools probe bus incidents
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william d. lewis | the vindicator
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Mount Vernon residents try to cope with slayings
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ND-Army rivalry renewed in NYC
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2,000 fetuses found in temple
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Associated Neighbors Centers to get grant
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Associated Neighbors Centers in Youngstown is receiving $10,000 from the
County rectifies paycheck error
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An error in the Mahoning County payroll
Mahoning County indictments
Brian Conway, 18, North Evanston Avenue, aggravated robbery. Nicholas Morales, 16, Steel Street,
Weathersfield Twp. to expand Kerr Cemetery
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Bow hunter bags record-breaking bear
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Youth eludes police
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Church could regain property in Russia
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Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
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Waters’ House ethics trial postponed
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2 indicted in ’09 murders of 2 men
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted two
Thanksgiving Day community meals
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Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Simmy T. Terrell, 48, Ellenville, N.Y., and Sandra O.
Olive Garden serves up its 15th annual Pasta Tales essay contest
Staff report orlando, fla. Olive Garden is seeking to capture students’ aspirations and plans to
Campus Notes
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Bernanke forcefully answers critics
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Icon features subject of two ancient writings
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Westminster to host holiday service
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NATO agrees to build missile shield over Europe
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CORRECTION
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Jobless rate in Ohio drops to 9.9%
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Go&Do Saturday
TOday Dances Del Sinchak, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.
Report: Demand is high for easy, universal credit-transfer system
Staff report columbus A report released last week by the Ohio Board of Regents shows strong
Winterfest dance planned for Dec. 1 at country club
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Death penalty doubts
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MCCTC students give screenings
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‘The Next Three Days’ An engrossing thriller
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Advent service
Advent service youngstown St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., will present the annual Advent
birthdays
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thanksgiving services | At area churches
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KSU grant will allow NE Ohio partnership
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Surplus food
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GM stock rises on its 2nd day
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Selected local stocks
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Squelch any talk of U.S. troops joining Mexico’s drug war
Editorial: Drug-gang violence south of the border has reached a horrendous and frightening level. Every day
Royalty’s modern couple
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Time Warner offers low-cost option
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More cash for GM clunker?
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MSHA warns 13 mining operations
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Marines drop by North Elementary
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com While waiting to hear the sounds of the rotating blades of a
McKinley students learn to manage money
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Village holiday lighting set for Dec. 4
Poland’s second annual Lighting of the Village Christmas Celebration is set for Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in
Boardman High school observes Veteran’s Day
The entire school paused as the sound of “Taps” echoed through the Boardman High School corridors
Operation Christmas Child is underway
Students at the Willow Creek Learning Center are sending their love, and gifts, to kids across the
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2010. There are 41 days left in the year. Associated
Poland briefs
Journey to Bethlehem Disciples Christian Church will hosts a Journey to Bethlehem Dec. 4 from 2
Children reap from this group’s sewing
Kingdom Community church, which recently moved to the Struthers Fifth Street plaza from Youngstown-
Pumpkins make math lessons count
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com On Oct. 21, Watson kindergarten teacher Krista Beard provided
West students treat veterans to lunch
Military veterans got a free lunch Nov. 11 at West Boulevard Elementary during a special event in
‘Boo’ becomes a Buckeye
Canfield High School senior Bruce “Boo” Timko signed a national letter-of-intent Nov. 10 to attend
School officials mourn fallen bus driver
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com The Austintown school board observed a moment of silence at its
Federal League selections announced
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Boardman briefs
Give the gift of sight at fundraiser Help give the gift of sight at a fundraiser for the Cornea
Boardman church performs live nativity
Take a break from the busy holiday season and join Disciples Christian Church on a Journey to
The age of innocence died 11/22/63
Opinion: His dark hair has long since turned white. The years have accentuated his features, and sunken eyes
Austintown schools compete for Pepsi grants
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Township schools have two grants in November’s Pepsi Refresh
Sports briefs
Sean Baker honored as MAC Player of The Week Sean Baker was named the Mid-American Conference West
Trustees leave lighting issue in the dark
Staff report Township trustees voted Monday to deny the pursuit of a lighting district for a group
Fitch choirs set Christmas concert
The Austintown Fitch High School’s Vocal Music Department is getting into the spirit of the season
Critters creating care cloths
The Country Critters 4-H Group of Poland and New Springfield is looking for donations of new and
Phantoms Squirt team wins season-opener
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team opened its season with a home ice 4-3 win over the
Sports briefs
Boardman resident swims for Ashland team Boardman’s Brian Worhatch is a member of the men’s swim
Children reap from this group’s sewing
Kingdom Community church, which recently moved to the Struthers Fifth Street plaza from Youngstown-
Poland youth leads international trip
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com When Canfield Village Middle School sixth-graders Jad Saleh
Canfield briefs
Go on a Journey to Bethlehem Disciples Christian Church will hosts a Journey to Bethlehem Dec. 4
Canfield youth make international friends
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com When Canfield Village Middle School sixth-graders Jad Saleh
Canfield’s Smith to play baseball at Cleveland State
Senior Brad Smith signed a national letter-of-intent to attend Cleveland State University to play
Student chefs waiting to cook you lunch
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com White tablecloths cover the tables with cloth napkins
Student chefs waiting to cook you lunch
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com White tablecloths cover the tables with cloth napkins
Room 104 offers thrills and chills
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The Oct. 29 Halloween celebration at St. Joseph and Immaculate
Goddard School teaches healthy habits
Students are never too young to learn about nutrition — at least that is the motto of one early
New tin men coming to middle school robotics class
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com The robots in Dave Izzo’s class take a daily beating. “They
Guidance counselor lends students her ear
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com “What do you want to talk about today?” It’s a simple
Township trustees to renew levy efforts
Township trustees are looking toward a renewal levy after a 2-mill replacement levy failed last
Operation Christmas Child is underway
Students at the Willow Creek Learning Center are sending their love, and gifts, to kids across the
War Vet Museum burns retired flags
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield War Vet Museum hosted its annual Veterans Day
Phantoms Squirt team wins season-opener
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team opened its season with a home ice 4-3 win over the
Local couple says ‘I Boo’ on Halloween
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Austintown resident Kris Christmas spent her Halloween as a
Storm water fee discussion on tap
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com An ordinance to collect a storm-water utility fee was
Disney magic captivates Poland North
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com It was a night of Disney for students at North Elementary.
Brownlee scholarship needs additional funding
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com It has been four decades since George Brownlee walked the
Market Street students thank veterans
Red, white and blue filled the auditorium of Market Street Elementary as they gave thanks to
Austintown schools compete for Pepsi grants
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Township schools have two grants in November’s Pepsi Refresh
Student chefs waiting to cook you lunch
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com White tablecloths cover the tables with cloth napkins
Canfield speech and debate team wins second straight tournament
The Canfield High School Speech and Debate team won the Niles Tournament Nov. 13 with 83 points.
Band students make scarves for children
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com What gets a tired and busy Boardman High School student up
Austintown briefs
2010 Hoops 4 Healing The Federal League and the Northeast Buckeye Conference are collaborating to
Community foundation hears from the public
The Boardman Community Foundation made its formal debut at the Boardman Park Lariccia Family
Middle school students honor veterans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Canfield Village
Phantoms Squirt team wins season-opener
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team opened its season with a home ice 4-3 win over the
SJIHM students send packages to troops
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com After two weeks of preparation, it was time to start
Frank Ohl choir honors veterans in song
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com “This day is not about glorifying war,” Frank Ohl principal
Canfield hockey team relies on experience
The Canfield Cardinals varsity hockey team has some high expectations heading into the 2010-11
Phantoms Squirt team wins season-opener
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team opened its season with a home ice 4-3 win over the
newsmakers
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Warriors Inc. helping more famiies in need this year
In the three years Warriors Inc. has been having harvest food drives, they’ve gone from helping four families to helping 29.
Phantoms fall, 5-2
YOUNGSTOWN — The Omaha Lancers scored a goal with a two-man advantage then added a shorthanded tally
McDonald football falls in regional final
McDonald fell to Mogadore, 28-14, in a Division VI regional football playoff final on Friday.
Mahoning sheriff proposes laying off as many as 14 ranking officers Dec. 26
Mahoning sheriff proposes laying off as many as 14 ranking officers Dec. 26
Mother upset children suspended from Youngstown school bus
Mother upset children taken off Youngstown school bus
Police searching for Lexter Williams after he escapes house arrest
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man given a three-week reprieve before he was to be sentenced on charges related to a home invasion and the sexual assault of a woman has vanished and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Former YSU assistant softball coach pleads guilty to drug charges
Former YSU assistant softball coach pleads guilty to drug charges
'Blessed' Clarett plans to keep playing pro football
'Blessed' Clarett plans to keep playing football
Boil alert instructions for restaurants
Boil Alert Instructions for Licensed Food Establishments in Mahoning County Due to the Boil
Boil alert remains for many Mahoning County Aqua customers
Aqua Ohio Inc. is advising its customers in several area communities to boil their water until
Police: Father dragged 3-month-old son 'like a rag doll'
Police who’ve charged an Ohio man with fatally throwing his baby son down on the ground say the infant also was dragged down the street “like a rag doll.”
Niles superintendent resigns, but won't deny rehiring
Rocco Adduci, superintendent of Niles schools since 2004, has resigned for what he termed “retirement reasons” effective July 31, 2011, when his contract expires.
Candidates lining up for Warren mayoral post
Voters who had no option but to re-elect Michael O’Brien mayor three years ago could have significantly more choices in 2011.
Boardman man gets 20 years in arson-for-profit scheme
A federal judge has sentenced a key defendant in a Mahoning Valley arson-for-profit scheme to 20 years in prison and ordered him to pay $778,649 in restitution to three insurance companies.
Honors recital Sunday
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CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard Golden Eagles will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at Girard Free Library, 105 E.
HELOISE: Packing for a trip? Get the 411 on 3-1-1
Dear Readers: The airport seems to be another home away from home these days! Recently, I was in 10
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grandkids are just a little too close
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My son and daughter-in-law have a 14-year-old son
Campbell council considering Internet gaming cafes
Council can consider whether it wants to allow businesses that feature Internet gaming in the city, but police might shut them down, says the city’s law director.
Traficanti calls CSB raises ‘unconscionable’
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Unconscionable” was the word the leader of
Mooney, Akron Buchtel share 9 titles and field Saturday
Cardinal Mooney and Akron Buchtel share nine titles and the field Saturday By JOE SCALZO
Crime fails to shake Glen residents’ resolve
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Robert Pesa has a message for the 14-year-old
Irish are no stranger to Hornets
Kirtland coach talks about the tough task that is Ursuline By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com
61 area players earn first-team honors
Sixty-one players from Valley schools earned first-team honors on the All-NEO district football team
More children to get health care, speaker says
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More Ohio children will get health care now
Phantoms get a pair of players back from injury
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When the Youngstown Phantoms skate on to the
Vindy: Release Oakhill papers documents
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A lawyer representing The Vindicator and 21
Buckeyes remember OT kick
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State wide receiver DeVier Posey thought his prayers had been
Man charged in the deaths of Marine recruits remains free
Staff report WARREN Donald P. Williams Jr. of Austintown, charged with aggravated vehicular
Canfield girl’s design is on the button
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com canfield A high school student is responsible for the button
Baldwin-Wallace pulls past Bethany
Staff/wire reports berea Freshman forward Kyle Payne scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed
Halleck must give up one of 3 public jobs
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County Commissioner-elect Mike Halleck
Paralyzed man among robbery victims in city
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating a series of
Banking on compassion
Kim Williams, right, and Jenna Howard, both of Charter one Bank, seal bags of cereal to be distributed to area residents in need through Second Harvest Food Bank throughout the holiday season.
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ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s events
NASCAR SPRINT CUP Ford 400 Homestead, Fla. Schedule: Today, practice (ESPN2, 11:30-1 p.m.),
Sharon Regional center expansion nearly done
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com HERMITAGE, PA. Sharon Regional Health System’s $4.6
Peace is but an illusion
Opinion: If the definition of insanity is repeating the same mistake over and over again, then U.S.
Fragile families fail
Opinion: By Kay S. HYMOWITZ Los Angeles Times Poverty is on the rise, according to census data, and now
Bears’ D shuts down Dolphins
Associated Press Miami The Chicago Bears had a ready response for Brandon Marshall’s taunting.
Fed research economist sees signs of economic recovery
Staff report boardman A senior research economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Jobless benefits set to expire Dec. 1
Jobless benefits set to expire Dec. 1 WASHINGTON Jobless benefits will run out for 2 million
Frisco’s plan to fight obesity in children is hard to stomach
Editorial: In the land of the wacky and the home of the absurd, the big fat hands of Big Brother are trying to
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various
Police: Baby was dragged ‘like a rag doll’
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police who’ve charged an Ohio man with fatally throwing his baby son
ARIEL, West Bank
Opinion: ARIEL, West Bank Last week witnessed another davka moment in the Israeli government’s
Advocates celebrate smoking ban
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Advocates gathered at the Statehouse on Thursday to
Law director: Cafes might be shut down
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Council can consider whether it wants to allow
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas J. Costarell, 40, of 4127 Woodmere Drive,
3 others consider run for mayor
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Voters who had no option but to re-elect Michael O’Brien
City, company resolve bridge issue
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A problem building an access road to benefit
Man gets 20 years in arson scheme
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND A federal judge has sentenced a key
‘Harry Potter’ film builds anticipation for conclusion
BEST for LAST By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel There are no eye-rolling pauses to stare at this
Judge to seek re-election
Staff report WARREN Judge Terry Ivanchak of Warren Municipal Court will seek re-election to his
Niles schools superintendent resigns
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Rocco Adduci, superintendent of Niles schools since 2004,
Woman sentenced to labor camp for satirical message on Twitter
Associated Press BEIJING China has sentenced a woman to a year in a labor camp for “disrupting
Panel recommends censure for Rangel
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House ethics committee on Thursday recommended censure for
oddly enough
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Metro digest || Jail jumper in St. E’s
Jail jumper in St. E’s SALEM An inmate at the Columbiana County Jail in Lisbon remains in St.
Something old, little new
Opinion: “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” Following the clueless decisions of Democrats in the
Airports consider ditching TSA agents
Associated Press ATLANTA In a climate of Internet campaigns to shun airport pat-downs and
Deal postpones Medicare pay cuts
Deal postpones Medicare pay cuts WASHINGTON The Senate late Thursday voted to postpone a
Susan Boyle tops two charts
Associated Press LONDON Singing sensation Susan Boyle has a No. 1 album in the United States and
GAO: Raising retirement age would hurt the poor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Raising the retirement age for Social Security would
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2010. There are 42 days left in the year. Associated
Rangel’s inexcusable ethics
Opinion: Rangel’s inexcusable ethics Philadelphia Inquirer: The House ethics committee’s guilty verdict
State senator considering staying put
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Republican state senator who has been elected to the Ohio House may
Aqua Ohio advises residents to boil water
Staff report Aqua Ohio Inc. is advising its customers in several area communities to boil their
Final action on fate of racetrack delayed
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County elected representatives
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Oklahoma!,” 8 p.m.: Ren e John-tony directs the Rodgers and
Streaming game player launched
Associated Press NEW YORK Video game streaming company OnLive started selling its small gaming
Warren man charged with assaulting officer
Staff report WARREN Police say a 19-year-old Oak Street Southwest man assaulted a police
Over the Hill Gang
Over the Hill Gang Brookfield The township trustees meet at 2 p.m. today with the Over the Hill
THANKSGIVING | Free meals
THANKSGIVING | Free meals in the region A list of free Thanksgiving meals from various
Burning up over tanning tax
Opinion: Burning up over tanning tax The new health-reform act surprised many Americans with the
GM’s 1st trading day deemed a success
Associated Press NEW YORK GM’s return to the public markets was a success. That, at least, is
Thursday, November 18 (140 stories)
Girard schools' financial statment available
Girard School District’s financial statement for July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010, are complete and available for review during regular business hours at the office of the treasurer, 704 E. Prospect St.
Former Bazetta man leads police to bodies of missing 3
An unemployed tree-trimmer arrested after a teenage girl was found bound and gagged in his basement pointed the way Thursday to the bodies of her brother, mother and another woman, stuffed into garbage bags and hidden in a hollow tree, authorities said.
Residents need to boil water in these communities
Aqua Ohio, Inc. is advising residents in several area communities to boil their water until further notice.
Columbiana jail jumper remains hospitalized
An inmate at the Columbiana County Jail in Lisbon remains in St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown after he jumped from a mezzanine in the Columbiana County Jail on Tuesday. The hospital would release no information on his condition.
MCCTC's annual hair-a-thon Tuesday
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s cosmetology program will host the 12th annual hair-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 7300 N. Palmyra Road.
Economist updates Mahoning Valley leaders on nation's economic recovery
Economist speaks at chamber event
Niles school superintendent announces resignation/retirement
NILES—School Superintendent Rocco Adduci has submitted a letter of resignation “for retirement
Vindicator, 21 WFMJ TV fight to review some Oakhill documents
Vindicator, 21 WFMJ TV fight to review some Oakhill documents
Ohio zoo unveils cougar cubs Joseph and Tecumseh
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo has unveiled two new members of its nursery, 8-week-old cougars
Ex-chief of auto task force accused of pension kickbacks
DETROIT — New York Attorney General and Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo filed two lawsuits against
Source: Bodies of missing boy, two women found in Knox County
Source: Bodies of mising boy, two women, found in Knox County
Ethics chief counsel recommends censure for Rep. Rangel
Ethics chief counsel recommends censure for Rep. Rangel
Mill Creek MetroParks board has special meeting Friday
Mill Creek MetroParks board has special meeting Friday
Youngstown woman arrested on drug, traffic charges in Hubbard Twp.
Youngstown woman arrested in Hubbard Township
Second Harvest, Charter One team up to supply food for Valley families
Second Harvest, Charter One team up to supply food for Valley families
National health-care reform is boon for Ohio children
National health-care reform is boon for Ohio children
Fate of Lawrence Co. racino to be learned next month
Fate of Lawrence Co. racino to be learned next month
Pittsburgh-area man gets prison time for selling fake Nikes
Pittsburgh-area man gets prison time for selling fake Nikes
Outgoing speaker will keep leading Ohio House Dems
Outgoing speaker will keep leading Ohio House Dems
Ohio motel manager sentenced in attacks on employees
Ohio motel manager sentenced in attacks on employees
Youngstown CityScape announces award winners tonight
Youngstown CityScape announces award winners tonight
Appeals court rules against bar in smoking-ban case
Appeals court rules against bar in smoking-ban case
Free Thanksgiving meals
A list of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churchesin Mahoning, Columbiana and Stark counties, submitted to The Vindicator, can be found in today's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.:
Campbell council rejects negotiation proposal
City council rejected a proposal that would have taken its fight against the police department’s new contract out of court and back into negotiations.
Decision on Valley View Downs delayed till December
All three Lawrence County commissioners, state Rep. Chris Sainato of New Castle, D-9th, and state Rep. Rob Matzie of Ambridge, D-16th, who represents parts of Beaver and Allegheny counties, attended Wednesday’s Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission meeting in Harrisburg to learn that they must wait until next month for any news on the fate of Valley View Downs.
Family movie night scheduled
Family movie night CAMPBELL The DreamWorks production of “How to Train Your Dragon” will be
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Husband, ex-fiancee are back in touch
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 11 years. We
HELOISE: Reusing spouted soap bottles
Dear Heloise: For years, I have been reusing my empty liquid clothes detergents with spouts. After
Man pleads guilty to hitting Girard officer
Ryan T. Battison, 26, of Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular assault and failure to stop for an accident in a Nov. 6 hit-and-run in which a Girard policeman was hurt
Peaberry's organizing military supply drive
A local business owner is doing his part to ensuredeployed soldiers have a little something extra this holiday season.
30th annual community Thanksgiving dinner tonight
Judy Elliott expects about 600, more or less, for dinner tonight.
Bazetta woman recalls suspect in central Ohio kidnapping
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BAZETTA Alice Morelli says a teenage Matthew J. Hoffman, who
Ryan Belonger — Phantoms menace
Ryan Belonger of the Phantoms excels as he gets used to play in the USHL By TOM WILLIAMS
McDonald looking for revenge
McDonald has a history against Mogadore, and the Blue Devils are looking for some revenge By JON
Police break up 2 fights at Chaney High
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police used pepper spray on crowds of Chaney
YSU women fall to Bowling Green
Staff report Bowling Green The shooting struggles continue for the Youngstown State women’s
Bus fracas wasn’t just boy’s fault, mom says
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The family of a student accused of
Youngstown State softball team signs 3 to join BHS’ Meenachan
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State softball program signed three players to letter of
Davis’ arrest illegal, lawyer argues
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whether the confessions of Michael A. Davis
Browns’ Wright suffers through bad year
Associated Press BEREA It’s gotten so bad, he’s being called Eric Wrong. Browns cornerback
Girard woman hopes her son will be found
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Every day, Patricia “Pat” Marks ponders what
Steelers kicker must win trust of new teammates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Shaun Suisham knows there’s only one way to win over a Steelers
Tuition hike likely as YSU plans 8.5% in cuts
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN All Youngstown State University divisions must
‘Christmas in Columbiana’ runs today through Sunday
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Ginny Perkins’ phone was ringing again in her
Parents criticize proposal to increase pay-to-play fee
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Members of Mathews Board of Education said Wednesday
Red Kettle Campaign shouldering extra burden in 2010
Salvation Army bell ringer Demetric Brown of Youngstown, manning one of 18 red kettle sites, talks with Fawn Allison after she made a donation Wednesday to the annual campaign outside the downtown Youngstown Post Office. After Thanksgiving Day, there will be 50 sites with kettles and bell ringers scattered throughout Mahoning County.
Get into the festive season with Carols & Cocoa, holiday concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music will present Carols & Cocoa and the Dana
Shinedown acoustic show will be one for the fans
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After Shinedown’s amazing run over the past few years,
HotChaCha turns on the heat with new sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past few years, Cleveland quartet HotChaCha —
Colvin’s career took slight turn
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Shawn Colvin is best known for her 1997 radio hit “Sunny
Click Clack’s ‘Howling’ is a sonic boom
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Click Clack Boom’s Nathaniel Hoho may be from central
For ‘Billy Elliot’ dance chief, art imitates life
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Fiction mirroring reality is what Kurt Froman, the
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Business Digest || Conan O’Brien to give away 20 Cruzes
Conan O’Brien to give away 20 Cruzes new york Conan O’Brien announced Tuesday that he will give
Like Piaf, Bush regrets nothing
Opinion: It was, or so I thought, a dandy column idea: an imaginary, missing chapter of George W. Bush’s
Lame ducks should kill dual mandate of the Fed
Opinion: This lame-duck Congress — its mandate exhausted, many of its members repudiated — should merely fund
Begin debating body scanners, but don’t shut down air travel
Editorial: It’s not as if no one knew that full body scanners were coming to an airport near you. Congress
Vote suggests a ‘dumbed-down’ US
Opinion: By William McCartney Other Words As pundits and politicians argue about what the GOP midterm
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Cafe owner, friend collect items for Marines at war
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A local business owner is doing his part to ensure
Food and fellowship nourish body and spirit
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Judy Elliott expects about 600, more or less,
Art auction to raise funds for renovation of museum
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Elizabeth Thatcher loves to read — and to read to
Board adopts 5-year forecast
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com canfield School board members and the superintendent briefly
Gitmo detainee acquitted of most charges
Associated Press NEW YORK The first Guantanamo detainee to face a civilian trial was acquitted
Cholera complicates campaigning in Haiti
Associated Press CROIX-DES-BOUQUETS, Haiti The campaign rally is charging down the street, drums
Council OKs South Side land purchase
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council gave the go-ahead to the board of
Murkowski emerges as victor in Senate race
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Wednesday became the first Senate
House Dems re-elect Pelosi as leader
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Democrats elected Nancy Pelosi to remain as their leader
Expanded MLB playoffs gaining steam at meetings
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Little opposition has emerged to Major League Baseball expanding
Medal of Freedom honorees announced
Associated Press WASHINGTON President George H.W. Bush, poet Maya Angelou and investor Warren
Local news in brief || Criminal damaging
Criminal damaging BOARDMAN A 22-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning after he fired a
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Dr. Sirikuul Ruth Thuniljinda, 795 Squirrel Hill Drive,
Filling the budget hole
Opinion: Filling the budget hole Findlay Courier: Ohio’s budget hole, estimated to be about $8 billion,
Poll: Port authority is mystery to public
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA Richard Hahn of Keynote Media Group of Youngstown said
Crosby’s breakaway goal spurs Pens past Canucks
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Vancouver’s hockey fans saw it in person in February, and from afar
Girard man pleads guilty in accident that hurt officer
By LINDA LINONIS linonis@vindy.com warren Ryan T. Battison, 26, of Tibbetts Wick Road,
Tourney chair expects complaints
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Putting three more teams in the NCAA tournament won’t make the
Council rejects proposal to renegotiate police contract
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council rejected a proposal that would
birthdays
birthdays Actress Brenda Vaccaro is 71. Actress Linda Evans is 68. Actress Susan Sullivan is 68.
Class-action suits pile up against banks
Associated Press NEW YORK Foreclosure-fraud class-action lawsuits are starting to pile up
FDA warns makers of alcoholic energy drinks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters Wednesday
Sports Digest || Casey Hill honored
Casey Hill honored INDIANAPOLIS Youngstown State’s Casey Hill has earned the Horizon League
Publicist’s slaying stuns Hollywood
Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The slaying of a prominent movie publicist shortly after
Ohio St. hopes for a fast start vs. Hawkeyes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State fans love the eighth-ranked Buckeyes’ record, they’d just
Chamber chief: Won’t seek Obama’s defeat
Associated Press WASHINGTON Declaring “this is not personal,” the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Commutation was appalling
Opinion: Commutation was appalling I am appalled by what I have just read that our governor has commuted
New drug for cholesterol causes a stir
Associated Press CHICAGO An experimental drug boosted good cholesterol so high and dropped bad
A listing of area holiday events, shows and concerts
A reason to celebrate the season DANCES Christmas Magic Square Dance, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 27, North
Longoria seeks divorce from NBA star spouse
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Eva Longoria filed court papers Wednesday to divorce basketball
39% in poll say marriage is becoming obsolete
Associated Press WASHINGTON Is marriage becoming obsolete? As families gather for Thanksgiving
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2010. There are 43 days left in the year. Associated
Allegiant adds flights to Tampa Bay, Fla.
Staff report vienna Local travelers got a ray of sunshine Wednesday with the launch of Allegiant
Gardenhire, Black named top managers
Associated Press NEW YORK Bud Black hung on to win this race. Ron Gardenhire became a first-
oddly enough
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Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, food and clothing
newsmakers
newsmakers Governor: Pardon Jim Morrison ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Outgoing Florida Gov. Charlie
Will Spider-Man get swatted in new story?
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Has Spider-Man spun his final web? Marvel Comics said this week
Milwaukee, Wright State earn easy wins
Staff/wire reports NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. Tone Boyle scored 27 points to lead four players in
Nation & World Digest
Virus could target many industries WASHINGTON A malicious computer attack that appears to
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8404 Wed: Finding Mike Vagas, OhM,
Ohio St. passes a big test with win at LSU
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, LA. Tayler Hill scored 15 points, including a basket that broke a
GM makes historic return to NYSE today
GM makes historic return to NYSE today Associated Press DETROIT The last time General Motors
Platelet therapy has some fans, while others are ambivalent
Platelet therapy has some fans, while others are ambivalent McClatchy Newspapers SEATTLE
Baby-sitter training
Baby-sitter training BOARDMAN Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, is offering
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Proof,SDRq Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Auditions are 6
CiviGenics mum on jail report
Staff report LISBON Peter Argeropulos, the chief operating officer for CiviGenics Inc. in
Gun confiscated from Laurel student
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. Officials at Laurel High School in Hickory Township took a loaded
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Man accused of shooting TV over Bristol Palin dance
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. A rural Wisconsin man apparently enraged by Bristol Palin’s
Funny business is alive and well at Youngstown Comedy Syndicate
When the Funny Farm fizzled out a couple years ago, it erased the local comedy scene’s highest
Meddling by Obama, EPA will prove costly
Opinion: By Justin Danhof National Centerf for Public Policy Research President Barack Obama has now
Jurors in Conn. trial get counseling
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. In his sleep, Maico Cardona sees a little girl tied to a bed,
Vicks fixed nail fungus
Q. I am a 51-year-old physician who had some toenail fungus on a third of my great toenail. It had
New This Week
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Wednesday, November 17 (122 stories)
Girard mother still searching for son who disappeared in Hawaii
Every day, Patricia “Pat” Marks ponders what happened to her son, Daniel Joseph Marks. She wonders daily if and when she will learn his fate.
Crosby leads Pens past Canucks 3-1
PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby scored on a breakaway seven seconds after leaving the penalty box, Max
YSU struggles in 86-40 loss to Bowling Green
Staff report Bowling Green The shooting struggles continue for the Youngstown State women’s
Police use pepper spray to disperse fights at Chaney
Police used pepper spray on crowds of Chaney High School students to break up two fights, at 8 a.m. and 8:35 a.m. today.
Civigenics unavailable to respond to reports of inmate jump
Peter Argeropulos, the chief operating officer for CiviGenics Inc. in Milford, Mass., was unavailable Wednesday to comment about reports that an inmate in the Columbiana County jail severely injured himself Tuesday by jumping from a second story cell block.
Phantoms’ Ryan Belonger excels in first USHL season
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ryan Belonger has rebounded nicely from the bad
Art auction to benefit children's reading museum
Elizabeth Thatcher loves to read and to read to others.
City council approved buying land for grocery store
City council gave the go-ahead today to the board of control to buy 5.5 acres on the South Side that
Austintown road worker still on job after DWI charge
Township officials are taking a wait-and-see approach with the employment of a probationary road- department worker charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Report: Online video providers not protecting children
Report: Online video providers not protecting children
Pa. man charged with trying to smother girlfriend's child
Pa. man charged with trying to smother girlfriend's child
Have Thanksgiving travel plans? No plans to travel? Tell us!
Have Thanksgiving travel plans? No plans to travel? Tell us!
Eva Longoria files for divorce from NBA husband Tony Parker
Eva Longoria files for divorce from NBA husband Tony Parker
Next big thing? Big cholesterol drop with new drug
Next big thing? Big cholesterol drop with new drug
Ohio Gov.-elect invites Ohioans to apply for jobs in his administration
Ohio Gov.-elect invites Ohioans to apply for jobs in his administration
Appellate court hears arguments for new trial for convicted killer
Appellate court hears arguments for new trial for convicted killer
Consumer prices rise moderately, inflation remains tame
Consumer prices rise moderately but inflation tame
Columbus man accused of fatally throwing baby to ground
Columbus man accused of fatally throwing baby to ground
Parents, 1-year-old killed in accident near Oberlin
Parents, 1-year-old killed in accident near Oberlin
3 city students join Youngstown school board
Three city high school students join the school board, representing their classmates.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is ‘Ted’ wanting his ex back?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been with “Ted” for a year. He is a wonderful
HELOISE: Counter points: Getting organized
Dear Readers: Do you love your kitchen? Do you have enough counter space? (Who does?) The National
Smart cookies are winners of Ruritan baking contest
Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan is announcing the winners of the organization’s 2010 baking contest. Named
Balloon release set for Survivor Day
Balloon release set for Survivor Day LISBON In conjunction with National Suicide Survivor Day,
Mahoning CSB approves pay raises for workers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN By a vote of 9-1 and one abstention, the
Campbell bar owner beaten in head during robbery
A bar owner was beaten in the head during a robbery at the Devil’s Den on 12th Street, police report.
Healthy Mooney playing well
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whenever Mooney senior Kevin McGuire finds himself
Ursuline coach expects tough game
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whether it’s on film on or on the field, Dan
Report: Student taunted bus riders with gun
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police, school officials and supervisors
Penguins work hard to beat Buffalo
Penguins work hard to beat Buffalo By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU coach Jerry
County opposes sentence reduction for man who paralyzed Kaluza
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County prosecutor’s office is
Cavs get good 2nd half in victory
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cavaliers coach Byron Scott opened his postgame comments by praising
Panel OKs grocery-store plan for Fosterville site
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Over the objections of three Fosterville
Steelers kick Jeff Reed to the curb
Associated Press PITTSBURGH For eight years, the Pittsburgh tolerated Jeff Reed’s off-field
Youngstown’s Hakim Fareed helps fill Valley need by adopting teens
Youngstown’s Hakim Fareed helps fill Valley need By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com Youngstown
SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR || YSU football year in review
YSU football year in review By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Dec. 15, 2009, the
FAA seeks changes in airport lease
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The Federal Aviation Administration proposes that the
Lawyer for Cafaros files motion to dismiss Oakhill indictment
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A lawyer for the Cafaro interests has filed
Man gets 4 years in case involving 8-year-old girl
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A North Jackson family says they have
CAR of the YEAR
Poland native Bob Boniface, above, designed the Chevy Volt, which has been picked by Motor Trend magazine as Car of the Year.
UConn wins battle of 1 vs. 2
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Maya Moore scored 30 points and No. 1 Connecticut won its 80th
Halladay wins NL Cy Young
Associated Press NEW YORK Roy Halladay arrived in Philadelphia to a standing ovation, a $60
Stuffing recipes plan for leftovers
Family Features Turkey may be the star of the holiday table, but for many people, the stuffing is
Area college roundup
MEN Kenyon 83, Grove City 76 (OT) GAMBIER The Wolverines rallied to force overtime but lost
Browns have to adjust on D
By NATE ULRICH Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Browns linebacker Eric Barton began hearing voices.
NBA roundup
Lakers 118, Bucks 107 MILWAUKEE Kobe Bryant scored 31 points, Shannon Brown added 16 of his 21
Sullinger too much for Fla.
Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. Florida coach Billy Donovan believes No. 4 Ohio State will be
NHL roundup
Canadiens 3, Flyers 0 MONTREAL Carey Price made 41 saves for his third shutout, Brian Gionta had
McGloin starter for Penn State
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. College football’s elder statesman has one of his youngest
TURKEY TALK
USDA hot line helps cooks with food-safety tips Family Features What gov- ernment agency is
MLB heading for expanded playoffs
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Baseball management is more likely to consider expanded playoffs
KSU rallies past Robert Morris
Associated Press KENT Kent State got off to a slow start before rallying for a 62-59 win over
Irish ready for Big Apple
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. They’re breaking out the green jerseys, that’s how special
Being thankful for memories, traditions — and pumpkin rolls
By Jenny Harper Family Features When I was growing up, we had certain Thanksgiving traditions.
Tiger changes more than swing
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia After his best finish of the year that looked close only
If only politicians had time machines
Opinion: “Everybody in Vanity Fair must have remarked how well those live who are comfortably and thoroughly
Wealth gap in US widens
Opinion: By Michael I. NORTON and DAN ARIELY Los Angeles Times The gap between the wealthiest Americans
Trade dress for Disney tickets
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Residents who bring a new or gently used prom dress (or bridesmaid gown)
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Western Pa. police say man swallowed mother’s rings WASHINGTON, Pa. Police in a
Gas prices drop
Gas prices drop youngstown Northeast Ohio gas prices at the pump dropped 4.3 cents at the pump
Bailouts have worked
Opinion: Bailouts have worked Philadelphia Inquirer: Former President George W. Bush chuckled when an
Mistrial in NW Pa. homicide case
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. The trial of a man charged in the bludgeoning death of an elderly man
Sleeping sheep get fleeced
Opinion: Sleeping sheep get fleeced Our ship of state has twice been wrecked in a democratic ditch! Some
Suspected meth worth $400K seized by agents
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force and the FBI said they
During drilling boom, property owners seek common ground
Editorial: The action of 250 landowners in Columbiana County to organize an educational and service group on
Enthusiasm greets news of royal engagement
Associated Press LONDON Thirty years after the fairy-tale nuptials with the unhappy ending,
Election set for conservation district
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District will have a special
World & nation || OSU bomb threat
OSU bomb threat COLUMBUS Ohio State University reopened three labs and the main library Tuesday
Jay-Z decodes his life in new book
Associated Press NEW YORK Do you want to know when Jay-Z and Beyonc plan to have children? Or
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Randy Quaid, wife miss court hearing SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Randy Quaid and his wife
Kidnap suspect with ties to Valley called peculiar
Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Ohio Neighbors and acquaintances of Matthew Hoffman — who has
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ‚äWest Branch school board, study session, 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7 p.m., high
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Jordan and Courtney Beadle, Boardman, boy, Nov. 13. Bianca
Cast members reflect on their lives after eight films PARTING ‘POTTER’
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LONDON Saying goodbye to “Harry Potter” is turning into a
Columbiana reviews 2011 finances, including rate changes
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA With no new or old business on the agenda
MVSD seeks community input on plan to protect, improve water
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Community and elected representatives have been
Man killed in fire
Man killed in fire GREEN Township firefighters responded to a blaze early Tuesday that left one
Ohio lawmaker pushes ban on sale or possession of synthetic marijuana
Associated Press DAYTON A state lawmaker is pushing legislation to outlaw the sale or possession
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Nov.
UK agrees to pay ex-Guantanamo detainees
Associated Press LONDON Britain’s agreement to pay hefty settlements to former Guantanamo
Soldier given Medal of Honor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ambushed in Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta stepped into a
NY comptroller: Street bonuses will set record
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says cash bonuses on
EU prepares for bailout of Ireland
Associated Press BRUSSELS A European Union meeting over Ireland’s debt crisis has ended with
Officials await court decision on worker charged with DWI
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township officials are taking a wait-and-see
Man tasked with fixing MYCAP brings experience in such mattersSFlb
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The man brought in to right the Mahoning-
3 students to serve on Youngstown board
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Three city high school students join the
Rep.-elect Johnson learning the ins, outs of Washington, D.C.
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep.-elect Bill Johnson had just arrived
Mercer apartment fire damages another unit and a restaurant
Staff report mercer, pa. A fire in an apartment at 1391/2 N. Diamond St. caused $100,000 in
Owner of Devil’s Den bar in Campbell beaten in head during robbery
Staff report campbell A bar owner was beaten in the head during a robbery at the Devil’s Den on
Rangel guilty of ethics violations
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON A congressional panel Tuesday found Rep. Charles Rangel guilty
Apple iTunes will finally sell Beatles music
Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. The Beatles are finally coming to iTunes. Apple Inc. said
This Day in History
Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2010. There are 44 days left in the
Mahoning County and U.S. District Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bryan A. Brown, 23, of 573 West Glen Drive, Boardman,
Iraq reclaims yacht
Opinion: By Ali Abu Iraq Institute for War & Peace Reporting BASRA, Iraq Iraqi officials have acquired
Stocks sink over global concerns
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks fell for a fourth day as concerns over a slowdown in China and
Warren school board meets with group calling for chief’s removal
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Board of Education met Tuesday with about a
THANKSGIVING | Free meals
A list of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churches as submitted to The
Metro digest || False alarm at Rite Aid
False alarm at Rite Aid liberty Police charged Darlene Mihalko, 36, of the 700 block of Trumbull
Buckeyes expect best from Iowa
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State kicker Devin Barclay has never been to Iowa and freely
ITunes’ top-10-selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 15:
ITunes’ top-10-selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 15: Singles: v“Teenage Dream
Factory output, retail sales lift recovery hopes
Associated Press WASHINGTON After leading the economy out of recession last year and then
Lessons to learn from South Korea
Opinion: When the presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Argentina attended the G-20 meeting of the world’s biggest
Tuesday, November 16 (102 stories)
Columbiana council reviews spending for 2011
With no new or old business on the agenda tonight, Columbiana City Council members took a look at the city’s finances for 2011.
McDonald Christmas in the Village Nov. 27
The 29th annual Christmas in the Village festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27, ending at 9 p.m. near the Ramsay Pavilion across from Village Hall.
Leaders asked to help prepare water protection plan
Community and elected representatives have been asked for their help in the preparation of the Meander Creek Watershed Action Plan. The watershed coordinator says the purpose of the plan will be to improve water quality and protect it.
Woman charged with making false alarm in Liberty Rite-Aid
Police charged Darlene Mihalko, 36, of the 700 block of Trumbull Avenue, Girard, with inducing panic and making a false alarm at about 9:30 a.m. Monday in Rite Aid, 2704 Belmont Ave.
MVSD meeting Wednesday afternoon
Mahoning Valley Sanitary District will have a meeting at 4 p.m. today in the assembly room at the district’s offices on Ohltown-McDonald Road.
Conservative N.Y. archbishop elected president of Catholic bishops conference
The nation’s Catholic bishops bucked decades of tradition Tuesday to select Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York as their new leader, cementing his reputation as a star of the American church and prompting some commentators to suggest that the U.S. Catholic hierarchy may be turning rightward.
Police seeking truck driver accused of road rage
Police are still looking for the driver of a gray and red truck that side-swiped another vehicle in an apparent road rage incident.
Ursuline coach expects tough matchup
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whether it’s on film on or on the field, Dan
Elderly North Jackson man gets prison time on sex charge with girl
North Jackson man gets 4-year prison term
Britain's Prince William: Looking forward to life with Kate
Prince William: Looking forward to life with Kate
Woman charged with inducing panic
liberty Police charged Darlene Mihalko, 36, of the 700 block of Trumbull Avenue, Girard, with
Neighbors say suspected meth house in Akron was busy
Neighbors say suspected meth house in Akron was busy
Walmart drug plan for seniors may not be the best deal
Walmart drug plan for seniors may not be the best deal
Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District has special election Friday
Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District has special election Friday
Mahoning prosecutor fights prison-time reduction for shooter of Joe Kaluza
Mahoning prosecutor fights prison-time reduction for shooter of Joe Kaluza
Ohio fire marshal probing fatal fire in Mahoning County
Ohio fire marshal probing fatal fire in Mahoning County
Motor Trend names GM's Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year
Motor Trend names GM's Chevrolet Volt 2010 Car of the Year
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
Girard High School Class of 1985 will have a reunion from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 27 at the Martini
Courtney Collins | Brian Yost
Vienna CourTney Lee Collins and Brian Michael Yost were married Aug. 28 at the garden of the
Christa Thomas | Gregory Blasko
YOUNGSTOWN Gregory Franklin Blasko and his bride, the former Christa Michele Thomas, honeymooned
Kimberly Agler | Joseph Marzano
Austintown Immaculate Heart of Mary Church was the setting at 2 p.m. July 3 for the wedding of
Jessica Erck | Larry Knittle
BOARDMAN A honeymoon in Riviera Maya, in Mexico followed the Aug. 28 wedding of Jessica Lynn Erck
Exchange program to benefit needy
Exchange program to benefit needy Wellness One, 843 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, and Wellness
Appeal for killer of six set to begin
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Michael A. Davis’ conviction and 310-year
Chamber publishes marketing book Selling the Valley to the world
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber has unveiled
City to demolish vacant buildings
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is moving in a number of directions
Standing up to Bullying
Struthers hopes to make a difference By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Harley
East Liverpool man charged in stabbing death of companion
By D.A WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL Columbiana County Prosecutor Robert Herron
Governor’s clemency to Cornwell criticized
June 11, 1996: A chalk drawing with the word “Baby” and a pool of blood mark the spot where 3-year-old Jessica Ballew was shot and killed on the porch of an apartment on Oak Park on Youngstown’s North Side.
Family seeks in-person meeting with governor
By PETER H. MILLIKEN AND JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. news@vindy.com GIRARD The father, aunt and
Governor's Statement on Clemency Application of Sidney Cornwell (press release)
Governor's Statement on Clemency Application of Sidney Cornwell
Mooney healthy, feeling good
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A close finish in a playoff game doesn’t help a
Zappa ready to go
Ursuline and Mooney vie for regional football championships on Saturday By JOHN BASSETTI
Homeless man found guilty of trespassing
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The homeless man reportedly beaten by
MYCAP hires interim director
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
Browns’ McCoy draws raves
Associated Press BEREA If there were any doubts, any lingering questions, any deeper suspicions
Eagles and Vick rout Washington
Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. Michael Vick threw four touchdown passes, including an 88-yarder
32 counties unite for regional improvement
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Juanita Huckleby is grateful to see more residents
THANKSGIVING | Free meals
A list of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churches as submitted to The
51 die in building collapse
Associated Press NEW DELHI A four-story building collapsed in a congested neighborhood in New
School officials remember bus driver who died
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com austintown The Austintown school board observed a moment of
Clint Hurdle: ‘Pirates are right fit’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates thought they were interviewing Clint Hurdle.
Rangel ethics case in hands of jury panel
Associated Press WASHINGTON Once one of the most powerful members of Congress, veteran Rep.
Scientists propose one-way trip to Mars
Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. Invoking the spirit of “Star Trek” in a scholarly article titled
Mill Creek to reopen renovated fountain
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Two months of construction and more than a year
Hoosiers are still reeling
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Indiana coach Bill Lynch skipped right over the ugly numbers
Births
BIRTHS St. Joseph Health Center Jeff and Vickie Chonko, Warren, girl, Nov. 12 Mary Hinkle and
Buckeyes’ Big Ten, BCS hopes on line
Associated Press COLUMBUS A whole season of hope and expectation rides on eighth-ranked Ohio
Area news digest
Woman reports rape YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the reported rape of a 53-year-old South
Improvements eyed for Salem stadium
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Salem school board and the Salem Preservation
Rookies go to Capitol Hill with calls for change
Associated Press WASHINGTON Old and new Washington collided on Capitol Hill on Monday, and new
FLU SHOTS Where to get one
Flu-shot clinics will take place in these locations this week in Mahoning County: Youngstown:
Canfield and Austintown Police Calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Boldon: Bring on the best
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Bob Boldon knows the only way too get better is
Security guard accused of stealing drugs
Staff report warren A local hospital security guard is accused of stealing drugs from the
Sheriff: Missing mom, others may be dead
Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Ohio Fearing the worst, investigators searched a lake for three
Scanners, pat-downs draw protests from air passengers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nearly a week before the Thanksgiving holiday air-travel crush,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 6 p.m., Caf Cimmento, 120 E.
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newsmakers Snipes argues for new trial OCALA, Fla. Federal attorneys have asked a central
National news in brief
Karzai remarks raise questions KABUL President Hamid Karzai has interfered in corruption cases
Local news digest
‘Fill the Cruiser’ “Fill the Cruiser” food drive is planned Saturday by local police departments
Slocum expects big test by Bulls
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU forward Vytas Sulskis wears many hats — senior
Man pleads guilty in arrow shooting
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man pleaded guilty Monday to trying to kill another man by
We’re paying for it already
Opinion: We’re paying for it already Barack Obama told everyone that his socialized health care would not
It’s the bad old days in Cincy
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Bengals are stuck in the bad old days. Some of their fans
NYR rallies to beat Pens
PITTSBURGH Ryan Callahan’s overtime winner took away some of Henrik Lundqvist’s anger over blowing
GMs to begin meeting today
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A year after shifting their meetings from the usual resort
Posey, Feliz selected as MLB’s top rookies
Associated Press NEW YORK San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and Texas Rangers closer
Steelers vow they’ll recover from big loss
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Steelers’ 13-point loss to the Patriots felt much worse than
Retail-sales increase is led by auto purchases
Associated Press WASHINGTON A surge in auto purchases helped lift retail sales in October by
A gangland killer showed no respect for life and gets better than he deserved
Editorial: Sidney Cornwell should have died this morning. Had he, his debt to society may have been paid.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Replica grenade in act causes stir at wharf SAN FRANCISCO A juggler performing
New Castle’s ‘Annie’ is a familiar face
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. I’m not sure whether the sun will
Spare me the commissions
Opinion: Another deficit reduction commission has now made its recommendations. My own recommendation for
This Day in History
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2010. There are 45 days left in the year. Associated
Film could widen rift with Israel
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Cinemas across Turkey are showing a trailer for an upcoming
Source: GM may raise target price of IPO
Associated Press DETROIT Strong investor demand for General Motors stock may prompt the
HELOISE: Touting libraries’ online tutoring
Dear Heloise: Thanks so much for the kind words about libraries, and especially the San Antonio
Top-grossing movies for the weekend of Nov. 12-14 at U.S. and Canadian theaters
Top-grossing movies for the weekend of Nov. 12-14 at U.S. and Canadian theaters, as reported by
Would George enjoy the tea party?
Opinion: By Peter Henriques (Fredericksburg ) Free Lance-Star FAIRFAX, Va. For obvious reasons, and
Mahoning County Court Filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick M. Sanders, 30, of 3550 New Castle Road,
Selected local stocks
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Pet Expo this weekend at Eastwood Expo Center
Staff report NILES Doris Straka, an animal communicator, will be the special guest at the
Facebook platform takes aim at e-mail
Facebook platform takes aim at e-mail SAN FRANCISCO Facebook unveiled a new messaging platform
Obama’s teachable moment
Opinion: WASHINGTON The predictably childish reactions of the left and right to the budget blueprint
Brad Garrett Life after ‘Raymond’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND 111 After growing up just north of Los
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Lies told by ‘Roy’ broke her trust
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: “Roy” and I have been married for 43 years. We have
Monday, November 15 (88 stories)
Rangers beat Penguins 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Callahan scored 3:38 into overtime and the New York Rangers won their third
Hurdle takes challenge of managing the Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates thought they were interviewing Clint Hurdle.
Mooney healthy again; Cards have momentum
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A close finish in a playoff game doesn’t help a
Ursuline’s Zappa seeks moment in the sun
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Michael Zappa has been on the field for
YSU women face another tough test
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Bob Boldon knows the only way too get better is
YSU men's hoop squad battles Buffalo tonight
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Penguins play Buffalo (1-0) tonight, a Mid-
Austintown school board has moment of silence for bus driver
Austintown school board has moment of silence for bus driver
Family of slain girl angry at Strickland for sparing life of her killer
Family of slain girl angry at Strickland for sparing life of her killer
Nissan-Renault aims for 500K electric cars by 2013
Nissan-Renault aims for 500K electric cars by 2013
Golfer blinded by bad shot sues friend for not yelling 'Fore!'
Golfer blinded by bad shot sues friend for not yelling 'Fore!'
Deadline is Wednesday for Salvation Army Christmas assistance program
Deadline is Wednesday for Salvation Army Christmas assistance program
AAA: Ohio gas prices fall 5 cents to average $2.90 a gallon
AAA: Ohio gas prices falls 5 cents to average $2.90 a gallon
Sherrod Brown expects tough 2012 Ohio U.S. Senate race
Sherrod Brown expects tough 2010 Ohio U.S. Senate race
UPDATE: Governor's statement on clemency for Cornwell
UPDATE: Governor's statement on clemency for Cornwell
UPDATE: Strickland grants clemency to Cornwell
Sidney Cornwell was granted clemency by Gov. Ted Strickland today. He faced execution Tuesday.
Malone-Turk wedding date is announced
CANFIELD Robert and Lynda Malone of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Erin
Miss Burns, Mr. Fischbach are engaged
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Kimberly Jean Burns and Thomas Brian Fischbach are being
Wreaths, poinsettias available for holidays
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HELOISE: Teach children the joys of work
Dear Readers: Here is a letter of thought from the Heloise Files that was printed many years ago. I
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Girl’s habit concerns teacher
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m a public school teacher with 20 years of
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Megamind’ continues its box-office reign los angeles Will Ferrell’s dastardly
Patriots sack Steelers; Ward injures neck
Associated Press pittsburgh Tom Brady maintained his mastery of the Steelers, throwing three
Shocking hype on the Volt
Opinion: “Every single great idea that has marked the 21st century, the 20th century and the 19th century has
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Tax cuts will aid recovery
Opinion: By Steven R. CUNNINGHAM McClatchy-Tribune GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. Allowing the Bush tax-cuts
OSU women top E. Michigan
Associated Press columbus Ohio State sure didn’t look tired after playing its starters for all
Pacquiao may not need Mayweather
Associated Press arlington, texas Manny Pacquiao is more concerned with the set list for his
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Poland Village Council, caucus at 7 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m., Poland Village Town
On Campus Area FBS notables from Week 11
BIG TEN Iowa WR Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Sr., Mooney: Caught five passes for 104 yards and a
Teenage boy listed in critical condition
Teenage boy listed in critical condition BRISTOL TOWNSHIP The Ohio State Highway Patrol is
BCS StandingS | Week 5
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Hamlin’s Cup lead evaporates
Associated Press avondale, ariz. Carl Edwards marked the end of a 70-race losing streak by
Oregon, Auburn 1-2; Boise gains on Frogs
Associated Press NEW YORK Watch out, TCU. Boise State is gaining. The Broncos narrowed the gap
Crucial offseason begins for YSU football
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com youngstown After a season full of what-ifs, the YSU football
Report: Ohio economy is improving
Staff report cleveland Recent job gains and an unemployment rate that tracks closely to the
Attacks kill 11 in Afghanistan
Attacks kill 11 in Afghanistan kabul, afghanistan A series of bomb blasts and insurgents attacks
Amazon.com to hire 15,500 for holidays
Amazon.com to hire 15,500 for holidays NEW YORK Amazon.com Inc. said it is hiring more than
Uncertainty makes tax planning anyone’s guess
Associated Press NEW YORK The lack of action in Congress on the Bush-era tax cuts has turned
Pa. airport group to hire consultant on land sale
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. An eastern Pennsylvania airport authority is hiring a consultant
OH, BROTHER!
Browns fall in OT as Rex bests Rob — again Associated Press cleveland Santonio Holmes almost
Nouvelle Beaujolais event will capture French fun
Staff report Youngstown Every November, on the day that the new wine from the Beaujolais region
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