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Howland falls to Lake Catholic 24-7

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com SOLON After 11 straight wins, the Howland High football


McDonald wins in a rout; Mogadore next

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Canton Chris Humphreys isn’t going to record an eye-opening


Carbon monoxide leak causes sickness to restaurant patrons in Hermitage, Pa.

Carbon monoxide leak in Hermitage, Pa., restaurant


Fed grand jury indicts Trumbull Co. man on bank robbery charge

Fed grand jury indicts Trumbull Co. man on bank robbery charge


Penguins beat Lightning 5-1

PITTSBURGH Embattled Marc-Andre Fleury made 15 saves in his best performance of the season and the


Burglary suspect gets stuck in steps at Campbell house

Burglary suspect gets stuck in steps at Campbell house


Community talks set Monday night on region's future

Community talks set Monday night on region's future


High court allows gay military ban for now

High court allows gay military ban for now


Youngstown man gets 12-year prison sentence for shooting teen

Youngstown man gets 12-year prison sentence for shooting teen


Chevy Cruze sales did well in Mahoning Valley last month

Chevy Cruze sales do well in October


YSU women lose 78-58 in opener at Pitt

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Pittsburgh Bob Boldon’s first game at the helm of the


NY town cancels $2B resort with indoor skiing

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York town has cancelled a contract with a Scottish developer seeking


Learning to sew one stitch at a time

Willow Creek Learning Center’s home economics class, under the instruction of Valorie Hoffmaster,

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Friends of Poland library get art history lesson

The Friends of the Poland library meet regularly to support the library, but that is only one of

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McKinley students publishing own newsletter

What’s going on at McKinley Elementary? Just read “The Paw Print.”

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At a young age, Housteau loves the stage

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com She can dance, sing, draw, act and play soccer. And she’s

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Goddard School teaches healthy habits

Students are never too young to learn about nutrition — at least that is the motto of one early

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Learning to sew one stitch at a time

Willow Creek Learning Center’s home economics class, under the instruction of Valorie Hoffmaster,

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Arrest warrant issued for missing homeless man

YOUNGSTOWN The homeless man beaten by South Side teens last week was scheduled to be arraigned


‘Loose knit group’ forms tight bond

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Some of the best gifts are those made the old fashioned way

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Local heroes visit Robinwood Lane

Elementary students gathered in their school auditorium Tuesday as local heroes told them how to

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Cooper teaching young readers at Stadium Drive

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com After a stint as a teacher at Glenwood Middle School, Lisa

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Boardman church welcomes new pastor

After serving nine years at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Massillon, Ohio Timothy

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Preschoolers learn about Native Americans

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Preschoolers took a step back through history Monday as they

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At a young age, Housteau loves the stage

She can dance, sing, draw, act and play soccer. And she’s only 9 years old.

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Felled tree blocks tracks; train blocks crossings

COLUMBIANA Drivers will have to find alternate routes in the city after a train hit a downed tree


Stocks drop on China inflation worries

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sliding as investors worry that China might try to slow its surging


Trial ordered on attempted murder charge in Mich.

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree has been ordered to stand trial


Bus crash in Austintown sends kids to hospitals

AUSTINTOWN An Austintown school bus driver ran off the road and hit a tree at about 7:45 a.m.


Group helps with loss during holidays

Those who have lost a loved one recently are invited to attend a free event to help heal during the holidays.


Mayor alters bar’s sign to send a message

BRADDOCK, Pa. (AP) — The mayor of a western Pennsylvania town says he’s so sick of problems at a


Pa. Game Commission officer shot and killed

FAIRFIELD, Pa. (AP) — A wildlife conservation officer has been shot and killed in the line of duty


Mill Creek to auction home fixtures, building materials

Mill Creek MetroParks will have a public auction Wednesday. The event is from 4 to 6 p.m. at the residential address, 1861 McCollum Road, and will auction off doors, windows, furnaces, appliances, cabinets, light fixtures, curtains and bathroom sets, as well as miscellaneous items.


Treez Please sets planting, fundraiser for Saturday

A tree planting and fundraiser for a local nonprofit are planned for Saturday.


Neighborhood Toy Store Day is Saturday

Neighborhood Toy Store Day will be at Party On!, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Suite 230, in the Austintown Plaza, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.


Wrapping party to benefit seniors


YWCA event raises funds to aid women


United Way benefit announced


Holiday craft show tomorrow


Breakfast planned


Penny the Pig to visit restaurant

Penny the Pig to visit restaurant AUSTINTOWN Easter Seals Penny the Pig will visit Red Hot Hot


CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings

ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Association, Branch 23, Youngstown, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She is not the ‘Other Woman’

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been dating “Tom” for two years and am close


Weathersfield to auction cars, lights

Weathersfield Township will have a public auction at the administration building, 1451 Prospect St. at 10 a.m. Nov. 27.


HELOISE: Tips help cleaning smoke off fireplace

Dear Readers: If you have a fireplace and use it a lot, here are two hints for you: Smoke on a few


Struthers man charged with raping 14-year-old

A Renee Drive man has been charged with felony rape.


Recyclers eligible for 'prizes'

To celebrate America Recycles Day Monday, the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District staff will randomly visit drop-off sites Saturday through Monday looking for recyclers.


Man drowns in tub at adult care facility

Police responded to a call of a drowned man at Bryson Manor Adult Care Facilities on Thursday night.


A FRESH START: Penguins ready to go with a young squad

Penguins ready to go with a young squad By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Here’s a

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Crowd shows appreciation for veterans

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Jack Betts, keynote speaker at the Veterans Day


VFW post salutes the ‘Chosen Few’

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Every single black Marine today stands on the


Sputtering power play has Phantoms gasping

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There’s nothing more that could help the

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Red Devils ready to create history — together

By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Campbell Five years ago, Mickey Sikora had a vision about

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Suspect in hit-and-run that hurt cop free on bond

Staff report girard Ryan T. Battison, 26, of Tibbetts-Wick Road is free on $10,000 bond after

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Seminar focuses on helping youths at risk

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN One caring adult can make a difference in a


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QB Parana key for Howland O

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com HOWLAND When people think of Howland offense, they think

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Blitz Insider: Diss the Ursuline Irish? The heat is on

COLUMBUS During a wedding reception last Saturday in North Bank Park (next to the Olentangy River

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Girard students’ video is finalist in contest

Staff report girard Girard High School is one of 15 finalists out of 191 music video entries in


Trumbull Co. traffic fatalities surged in Oct.

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County police agencies recorded seven traffic


Barnes leaves legacy at wide receiver

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Saturday afternoon, YSU senior wide receiver

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Pact between Springfield Twp. and New Middletown unlikely

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Any cooperation between Springfield


Columbiana officials look at tight finances for 2011

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County’s prosecutor is seeking more


Ministers join together to rid the city of urban blight

The Rev. Lewis W. Macklin dances during a service at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church on Youngstown's South Side, which celebrated its 60th anniversary Sunday.


oddly enough

oddly enough No more horsing around for teen who rode to school HAVERFORD, Pa. Whoa! There


Delhomme is a QB in limbo

Associated Press BEREA Jake Delhomme’s first season in Cleveland, the one for redemption, hasn’t


Metro digest || Toy Store Day

Toy Store Day Austintown Neighborhood Toy Store Day will be at Party On!, 6000 Mahoning Ave.,


Panel: Deficit remedy will be painful

Associated Press WASHINGTON Voters who demanded Washington rein in the nation’s spiraling debt


Beware imperial presidency

Opinion: By Bruce Ackerman Los Angeles Times It’s easy to suppose that the Republican wave will put


This week’s Q&A McDonald’s Dan Williams

This wasn’t a typical start to the McDonald High football season. The Blue Devils lost two of its


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Larry and Melissa Rice, Warren, girl, Nov.10. Jason and


Obama’s 3-day visit to India a success — except for Bhopal

Editorial: As President Obama was deliv- ering a major address before a joint session of parliament in New


Holiday-shopping wars begin

Associated Press NEW YORK From free shipping from Wal-Mart to Sears stores open on Thanksgiving


Go&Do

TOdAy Dances Phil Dirt and the Dozers, 8:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St.,


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Karen D. Zban, 7550 Brookstone Place, Poland, v. Gregg


GAME WATCH

GAME WATCH YSU VS.: Indiana State, 1 p.m. RADIO/TV: WKBN-AM (570), MyYTV (10 p.m.)


Church marks 4th year as site for Operation Christmas Child

Staff report NEW WATERFORD For the fourth-consecutive year, Abundant Life Fellowship is a


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board, work session, 8 to 11:30


Dad of suspect in killing is indicted on burglary charge

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Aubrey Toney and his father, LeeVaughn Toney, now both sit in the


Roethlisberger: Brady’s the best

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Tom Brady’s statistics didn’t wow Ben Roethlisberger as much as his


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v“La Traviata,” 8 p.m.: Jessica Stecklein and Tim Culver star in


Years Ago

Today is Friday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2010. There are 49 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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Smile, or maybe not

Opinion: Smile, or maybe not Lima News: The Ohio Office of Homeland Security plans to link thousands of


Pessimism pervades as G-20 leaders show split

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea A strong sense of pessimism shrouded the start of an


IN THE PITS

— NASCAR | SPRINT CUP SERIES SEmD Crew chiefs get after it — and each other — as the Sprint Cup


YSU VS.

YSU VS. Sept. 4: @Penn State14-44 Sept. 11: Butler31-7 Sept. 18: Cen. Conn.63-24 Sept. 25:


Pryor looks forward to 4th year

Associated Press COLUMBUS Despite saying earlier this week that he’d like to play basketball


Victorian promises crazy fun

By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN What happens when American Vaudeville


‘Morning Glory’ gets low ratings

By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel Imagine the idealists of 1987’s “Broadcast News” in the New


Runaway HIT ‘Unstoppable’ commands attention like a trainwreck

By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel There’s a train. It’s long, with lots of cars loaded with toxic


Energy producers work for you

Opinion: Energy producers work for you A Nov. 9 letter (The siren song of big oil)offers outrageous


Jimmie Johnson in unfamiliar spot with two races remaining

By Jim Pedley Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service For four — 34/36ths — Sprint Cup


Tiger in the mix after first round in Australia

Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Playing golf in Melbourne’s famous sandbelt region suits


‘Call of Duty’ blasts sales records

Associated Press NEW YORK “Call of Duty: Black Ops” blasted entertainment records this week by


NHL also watching how players deliver big hits

By Tom Reed The Columbus Dispatch Each time Blue Jackets winger Rick Nash lines up for a


Rates on home mortgages fall to lowest level in decades

Associated Press NEW YORK The mortgage-rate bar is even lower, but few homebuyers are making the


GOP to control redistricting

Opinion: The Republican sweep in last week’s statewide election was so overwhelming that Democrats shouldn’t


Bush honors vets at Dayton tribute

Associated Press DAYTON Former President George W. Bush said Thursday he’s enjoying being away


Ex-con charged with sex crime

By John W. GOODWIN Jr. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN John E. Scott already has served 25 years


Metro digest || Wing-eating contest

Wing-eating contest youngstown Eastern Gateway Community College students, faculty and staff


Passengers leave ‘cruise from hell’SFlb

Associated Press SAN DIEGO They can call it a nightmare. A cruise from hell. Even a Spamcation.


Man dies of apparent drowning in bathtub

Staff report youngstown Police responded to a call of a drowned man at Bryson Manor Adult Care


Rust Belt Brewing has new microbrew

Rust Belt Brewing has new microbrew youngstown Rust Belt Brewing Co. is releasing a new


GOP could block Strickland’s appointments

Associated Press COLUMBUS Some top Republican Ohio senators are threatening to block the


2 pursue vacancy on city council

Rimedio-Righetti supports hopeful for 4th Ward seat By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com


AWOL soldier returns

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. AWOL soldier Jeff Hanks said he walked away from the Army in


Obama clueless on shellacking

Opinion: WASHINGTON The day after his shellacking, the bruised president offered a sober, tripartite


Poland and Boardman police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Struthers man charged with rape of girl, 14

Staff report struthers A Renee Drive man has been charged with felony rape. Charles Lantz II,


Aim for inclusion, Obama urges Iraq

Aim for inclusion, Obama urges Iraq SEOUL, South Korea President Barack Obama is urging Iraqi


Event designed for the bereaved

Staff report Those who have lost a loved one recently are invited to attend a free event to help


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.82 .18 Avalon


Is the DA liable?

Opinion: By Suruchi Mohan Progressive Media Project Prosecutors need to be held responsible for their


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